US Bridges

CR 408 over Perry Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.20 MI SW of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740AA0484001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 408 over Perry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 408 over Perry Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 408
CrossesPerry Creek
Location2.20 MI SW of FM 2027
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23889, -96.99556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 408 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 408 over Perry 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 408 over Perry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 408 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 408 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.