US Bridges

CR 478 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.30 MI NW of SH 320 · Structure no. 090740AA0405001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 478 over Live Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 478 over Live Oak Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 478
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.30 MI NW of SH 320
RouteCounty Highway 478
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18259, -97.09185
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
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 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 478 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 478 over Live Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 478 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 478 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 478 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.