US Bridges

Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek

FairPosted for load

Angelina County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of FM 706 · Structure no. 110030AA0517001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek is a steel other carrying Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek in Angelina 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Dunn RD
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location1.70 MI W of FM 706
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36142, -94.85044
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek built?

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

What condition is Ben Dunn RD over Crawford 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Dunn RD over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.