US Bridges

CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. SE of FM 730 · Structure no. 022490AA0174003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 2648
CrossesTrib. of Denton Creek
Location0.3 Mi. SE of FM 730
RouteCounty Highway 2648
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39057, -97.51016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek 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 CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2648 over Trib. of Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.