US Bridges

CR 4620 over Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Delta County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 198 · Structure no. 010600AA0215003

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4620 over Lake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 4620 over Lake Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 104 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4620
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 198
RouteCounty Highway 4620
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44484, -95.58819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4620 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 4620 over Lake 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 4620 over Lake Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4620 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4620 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.