US Bridges

CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx)

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010AA2138101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx) in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 2138
CrossesRailroad (tugx)
Location0.50 MI S of SH 43
RouteCounty Highway 2138
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25679, -94.61728
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx) 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 2138 over Railroad (tugx) carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2138 over Railroad (tugx)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.