US Bridges

CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of CR 138 W · Structure no. 032440AA0241001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241/SIGN CR 81S
CrossesParadise Creek
Location0.70 MI S of CR 138 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.00729, -99.38541
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241/SIGN CR 81S 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 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 241/SIGN CR 81S over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.