US Bridges

CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 032440AA0238001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 238/SIGN CR128W
CrossesParadise Creek
Location0.35 MI W of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11317, -99.28281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 238/SIGN CR128W over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.