US Bridges

CR 446 over Lunis Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 1823 · Structure no. 131210AA0446001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 446 over Lunis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 446 over Lunis Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 446
CrossesLunis Creek
Location0.60 MI S of FM 1823
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91378, -96.39502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 446 over Lunis Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 446 over Lunis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 446 over Lunis Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 446 over Lunis Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 446 over Lunis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.