US Bridges

CR 3480 over Lost Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE End of FM3275 · Structure no. 111140AA0352001

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3480 over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3480 over Lost Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 21 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3480
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.7 MI SE End of FM3275
RouteCounty Highway 3480
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.104, -95.63481
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3480 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 3480 over Lost 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 3480 over Lost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3480 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3480 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.