US Bridges

CR 1405 over Keyes CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of Okeefe DR · Structure no. 100370AA1405101

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1405 over Keyes CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1405 over Keyes CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1405
CrossesKeyes CR
Location0.8 MI E of Okeefe DR
RouteCounty Highway 1405
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95882, -95.20084
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1405 over Keyes CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1405 over Keyes CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1405 over Keyes CR carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1405 over Keyes CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1405 over Keyes CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.