US Bridges

CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 192250AA0111001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib in Titus 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1070
CrossesRipley Branch Trib
Location3.0 MI N of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21015, -95.12143
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2020)
Projected traffic97 by 2040
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 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib built?

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

What condition is CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1070 over Ripley Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.