US Bridges

CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.7 Mi. W. of FM 1204 · Structure no. 022490AA0226001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2527 - Pct 1
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. of FM 1204
RouteCounty Highway 2527
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33668, -97.46981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2527 - Pct 1 over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.