US Bridges

CR 473 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of FM 860 · Structure no. 100010AA0473101

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 473 over Catfish Creek is a steel other carrying CR 473 over Catfish Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 473
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location1.70 MI W of FM 860
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94048, -95.87462
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 473 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 473 over Catfish 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 473 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 473 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 473 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.