US Bridges

CR 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of FM 2585 · Structure no. 032440AA0202002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek is a steel other carrying CR 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 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 202/SIGN CR138W
CrossesParadise Creek
Location1.95 MI W of FM 2585
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.02632, -99.35591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating28 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 (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (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 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 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 202/SIGN CR138W 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 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 202/SIGN CR138W 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 202/SIGN CR138W over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.