US Bridges

CR 4719 over Bridge CR

Poor

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 110 · Structure no. 100370AA4719101

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4719 over Bridge CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4719 over Bridge CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4719
CrossesBridge CR
Location0.05 MI E of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 4719
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02024, -95.10027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4719 over Bridge CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 4719 over Bridge CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4719 over Bridge CR carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4719 over Bridge CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4719 over Bridge CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.