US Bridges

CR 406 over Hog Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of CR 411 · Structure no. 230250AA0406002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 406 over Hog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 406 over Hog Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 406
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.65 MI S of CR 411
RouteCounty Highway 406
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95759, -98.982
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 406 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 406 over Hog 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 406 over Hog Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 406 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 406 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.