US Bridges

CR 4860 over S Sulphur River

Good

Fannin County, Texas · .75 Miles East of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750AA0648001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4860 over S Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 4860 over S Sulphur River in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 4860
CrossesS Sulphur River
Location.75 Miles East of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 4860
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38711, -96.2195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2027
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4860 over S Sulphur River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4860 over S Sulphur River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4860 over S Sulphur River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4860 over S Sulphur River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4860 over S Sulphur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.