US Bridges

CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Delta County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of CR 4260 · Structure no. 010600AA0197001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4615
CrossesBranch of Brushy Creek
Location0.3 MI E of CR 4260
RouteCounty Highway 4615
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42011, -95.62472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4615 over Branch of Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.