US Bridges

CR 186 over Bighead CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US HWY 259 · Structure no. 102010AA0186101

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 over Bighead CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 over Bighead CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 186
CrossesBighead CR
Location0.8 MI E of US HWY 259
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35749, -94.85567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2018)
Projected traffic596 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 186 over Bighead CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 186 over Bighead CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 186 over Bighead CR carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 186 over Bighead CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 over Bighead CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.