US Bridges

CR 493 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 100010AA0493101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 493 over Wildcat Creek is a steel other carrying CR 493 over Wildcat Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 493
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location2.55 MI N of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 493
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99757, -96.00102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 493 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 493 over Wildcat 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 493 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 493 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 493 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.