US Bridges

CR 144 over Reynolds Creek

FairPosted for load

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090AA0136001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 over Reynolds Creek is a steel other carrying CR 144 over Reynolds Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 144
CrossesReynolds Creek
Location0.9 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63803, -99.21397
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 144 over Reynolds Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 144 over Reynolds Creek 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 144 over Reynolds Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 144 over Reynolds Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 144 over Reynolds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.