US Bridges

CR 187 over County Line Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 344 · Structure no. 102120AA0187101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,853
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 187 over County Line Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 187 over County Line Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 1,853 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2029. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 187
CrossesCounty Line Creek
Location0.50 MI S of FM 344
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13945, -95.42645
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 187 over County Line Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 187 over County Line 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 187 over County Line Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 187 over County Line Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 187 over County Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.