US Bridges

CR 3500 over Gardner Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 230 · Structure no. 111140AA0344001

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3500 over Gardner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3500 over Gardner Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 41 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3500
CrossesGardner Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 230
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03163, -95.58893
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3500 over Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 3500 over Gardner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3500 over Gardner Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 3500 over Gardner Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3500 over Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.