US Bridges

CR 3455 over Kellisons Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 2.7 MI NW of FM 230 · Structure no. 111140AA0355003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3455 over Kellisons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3455 over Kellisons Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3455
CrossesKellisons Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of FM 230
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10512, -95.57229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 3455 over Kellisons Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3455 over Kellisons 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 3455 over Kellisons Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 3455 over Kellisons Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3455 over Kellisons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.