US Bridges

CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 925 · Structure no. 032440AA0184001

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 184/SIGN CR 81S
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 925
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.15162, -99.45054
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 184/SIGN CR 81S over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.