US Bridges

CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek

Poor

Houston County, Texas · 2.8 MI NW of FM 230 · Structure no. 111140AA0344002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3495
CrossesTrib of Gardner Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of FM 230
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03569, -95.61347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed—
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 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.