US Bridges

CR 4801 over Indian Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 100010AA4801001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4801 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 4801 over Indian Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 4801
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.10 MI W of FM 315
RouteCounty Highway 4801
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00048, -95.61187
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 4801 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4801 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4801 over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4801 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4801 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.