US Bridges

CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 3.9 MI NW of SH 149 · Structure no. 102010AA2210101

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 33 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 5 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2210
CrossesCherokee Bu
Location3.9 MI NW of SH 149
RouteCounty Highway 2210
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37702, -94.55006
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu 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 2210 over Cherokee Bu carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2210 over Cherokee Bu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.