US Bridges

DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.4 Mi. N. of SH 114 · Structure no. 022490AA0284001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 698 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDEEP/CR4227 Pct 3
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of SH 114
RouteCounty Highway 4227
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06963, -97.51439
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2019)
Projected traffic394 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue 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 DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns DEEP/CR4227 Pct 3 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.