US Bridges

CR 4905 over Mud CR

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.0 E of SH 135 · Structure no. 100370AA4905101

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4905 over Mud CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4905 over Mud CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2013, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 4905
CrossesMud CR
Location2.0 E of SH 135
RouteCounty Highway 4905
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06365, -95.17094
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4905 over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 4905 over Mud 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 4905 over Mud CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4905 over Mud CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4905 over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.