US Bridges

CR 237 over Prairie CR TR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of FM 2767 · Structure no. 102120AA0237101

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 237 over Prairie CR TR is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 237 over Prairie CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 237
CrossesPrairie CR TR
Location0.75 MI SE of FM 2767
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37899, -95.09552
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 237 over Prairie CR TR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 237 over Prairie CR TR 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 237 over Prairie CR TR carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 237 over Prairie CR TR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 237 over Prairie CR TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.