US Bridges

CR 433 over Fivemile Branch

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of SH 19 · Structure no. 100010AA0433001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 433 over Fivemile Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 433 over Fivemile Branch in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 433
CrossesFivemile Branch
Location0.10 MI NW of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80924, -95.69002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 433 over Fivemile Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 433 over Fivemile Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 433 over Fivemile Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 433 over Fivemile Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 433 over Fivemile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.