US Bridges

CR 4716 over Bridge CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 110 · Structure no. 100370AA4716101

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4716 over Bridge CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4716 over Bridge CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4716
CrossesBridge CR
Location0.8 MI E of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 4716
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03612, -95.08919
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4716 over Bridge CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 4716 over Bridge 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 4716 over Bridge CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4716 over Bridge CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4716 over Bridge CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.