US Bridges

CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek

FairPosted for load

Fannin County, Texas · 1.1 MI South of SH 11 · Structure no. 010750AA0534001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek in Fannin 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4525
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location1.1 MI South of SH 11
RouteCounty Highway 4525
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47602, -96.30289
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 4525 over Bois Darc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4525 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.