US Bridges

CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilbarger County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of US 70 · Structure no. 032440AA0197003

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 197/SIGN CR128E
CrossesAdams Creek
Location3.65 MI E of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.16505, -99.03388
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams 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 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 197/SIGN CR128E over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.