US Bridges

CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740AA0571001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 402
CrossesBrazos River Tributary
Location0.45 MI SW of FM 2027
RouteCounty Highway 402
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21321, -96.95474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 402 over Brazos River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.