CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou
PoorPosted for loadHouston County, Texas · 4.5 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140AA0172002
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.