US Bridges

CR 479 over Sabana River

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of CR 461 · Structure no. 230470AA0479001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 479 over Sabana River is a steel continuous other carrying CR 479 over Sabana River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 479
CrossesSabana River
Location1.05 MI N of CR 461
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14789, -98.64764
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 479 over Sabana River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 479 over Sabana River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 479 over Sabana River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 479 over Sabana River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 479 over Sabana River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.