US Bridges

CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. S. of Fcr 540 · Structure no. 170820AA0536001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 536
CrossesBig Brown Creek Feeder
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Fcr 540
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7266, -96.09971
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
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 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 536 over Big Brown Creek Feeder?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.