US Bridges

CR 2144 over Railroad

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.7MI E of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010AA2144105

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2144 over Railroad is a steel culvert carrying CR 2144 over Railroad in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 2144
CrossesRailroad
Location0.7MI E of SH 43
RouteCounty Highway 2144
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25456, -94.61419
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
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2144 over Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2144 over Railroad 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 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 2144 over Railroad?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2144 over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.