US Bridges

CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 010750AA0523001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 70 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 4605
CrossesBrushy Creek Branch
Location1.5 MI E of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 4605
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43448, -96.29624
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4605 over Brushy Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.