US Bridges

CR 3140 over Horse Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 1993 · Structure no. 192250AA0206001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3140 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3140 over Horse Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 3140
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.5 MI E of FM 1993
RouteCounty Highway 3140
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24916, -94.84098
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
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 3140 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3140 over Horse 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 3140 over Horse Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 3140 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3140 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.