US Bridges

CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of Jones RD · Structure no. 032240AA0111002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 111/SIGN CR 397
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.40 MI S of Jones RD
RouteCounty Highway 397
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96611, -98.98295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek?

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

Who owns CR 111/SIGN CR 397 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.