US Bridges

CR 4223 over Mud CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of FM 2064 · Structure no. 100370AA4223103

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4223 over Mud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4223 over Mud CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4223
CrossesMud CR
Location0.95 MI SE of FM 2064
RouteCounty Highway 4223
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02091, -95.16277
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4223 over Mud CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4223 over Mud 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 4223 over Mud CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4223 over Mud CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4223 over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.