US Bridges

CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck

Good

Wise County, Texas · 2.4 MI NE of FM-730 · Structure no. 022490AA0173001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck in Wise 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR2445/BRMLW Pct 1
CrossesBranch of Denton Ck
Location2.4 MI NE of FM-730
RouteCounty Highway 2445
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36387, -97.53167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck built?

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

What condition is CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR2445/BRMLW Pct 1 over Branch of Denton Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.