US Bridges

CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Loop 425 · Structure no. 080300AA0304001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 494 (old SH 1)
CrossesWest Fork Mexia Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Loop 425
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39569, -99.36845
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 494 (old SH 1) over West Fork Mexia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.