US Bridges

CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 6 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 230470AA0216004

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 461
CrossesSabanna River Draw
Location6 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13484, -98.67361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 461 over Sabanna River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.