US Bridges

CR 401 over Navidad River

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210AA0108001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 over Navidad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 401 over Navidad River in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCR 401
CrossesNavidad River
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 111
RouteCounty Highway 401
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06604, -96.67462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 401 over Navidad River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 401 over Navidad River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 401 over Navidad River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 401 over Navidad River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 401 over Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.