US Bridges

CR 1540 over Piney Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 2152 · Structure no. 192250AA0145001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1540 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1540 over Piney Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1540
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 2152
RouteCounty Highway 1540
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25659, -95.0073
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2020)
Projected traffic94 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 1540 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1540 over Piney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1540 over Piney Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1540 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1540 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.