US Bridges

CR 4 over North Fork Red River

FairPosted for load

Gray County, Texas · 6.7 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 040910AA0298001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over North Fork Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4 over North Fork Red River in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 4
CrossesNorth Fork Red River
Location6.7 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates35.40738, -101.02693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 over North Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 over North Fork Red River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 over North Fork Red River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over North Fork Red River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 over North Fork Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.