US Bridges

Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned)

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 100370320101001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,538
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,538 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSl 456
CrossesRailroad (abandoned)
Location0.35 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 456
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93751, -95.24185
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,538 (2023)
Projected traffic5,426 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 4,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 456 over Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.