US Bridges

CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx)

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010AA2144101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2144 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 2144
CrossesRailroad (tugx)
Location0.7 MI E of SH 43
RouteCounty Highway 2144
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23869, -94.65453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx) built?

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

What condition is CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2144 over Railroad (tugx)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.