US Bridges

CR 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilbarger County, Texas · 2.45 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 032440AA0240001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 240/SIGN CR134W
CrossesParadise Creek
Location2.45 MI W of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.06322, -99.30535
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 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 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 240/SIGN CR134W 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 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 240/SIGN CR134W over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.