US Bridges

CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of US 77 · Structure no. 090740AA0329002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer is a concrete culvert carrying CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 494
CrossesTributary Little Deer
Location0.25 MI NE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24955, -97.05484
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 494 over Tributary Little Deer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.