US Bridges

CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 010750AA0242002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3460
CrossesTrib of Merrill Creek
Location1.4 MI W of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 3460
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52701, -95.95919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3460 over Trib of Merrill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.