US Bridges

CR 4500 over Rock Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 010750AA0656002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4500 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4500 over Rock Creek 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4500
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 11
RouteCounty Highway 4500
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49418, -96.3493
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic95 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 4500 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 4500 over Rock 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 4500 over Rock Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4500 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4500 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.