US Bridges

CR 2604 over Beans CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 100370AA2604101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2604 over Beans CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2604 over Beans CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2604
CrossesBeans CR
Location1.6 MI SE of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 2604
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64498, -95.01707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2604 over Beans CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2604 over Beans 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 2604 over Beans CR carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2604 over Beans CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2604 over Beans CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.