US Bridges

CR 24 over Coldwater Creek

Good

Sherman County, Texas · 6.3 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 042110AA0170001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 24 over Coldwater Creek in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 24
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location6.3 MI S of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates36.23656, -101.75143
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 24 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 over Coldwater Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 24 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.