US Bridges

CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of FM 433 · Structure no. 032440AA0198001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek is a steel other carrying CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 198/SIGN CR 97S
CrossesParadise Creek
Location0.01 MI S of FM 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.07863, -99.30206
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise 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 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 198/SIGN CR 97S over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.