US Bridges

CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wise County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 1655 · Structure no. 022490AA0194001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2896 Pct 2
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location1.6 MI N of FM 1655
RouteCounty Highway 2896
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40475, -97.71213
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic205 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine 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 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2896 Pct 2 over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.