US Bridges

CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1 Mi. N. of SH 110 · Structure no. 102120AA2138001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2138
CrossesBlackhawk Creek
Location1 Mi. N. of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 2138
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18231, -95.17715
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2138 over Blackhawk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2138 over Blackhawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.