US Bridges

CR 452 over Carancahua Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of CR 449 · Structure no. 131210AA0452001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 452 over Carancahua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 452 over Carancahua Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 452
CrossesCarancahua Creek
Location0.8 MI S of CR 449
RouteCounty Highway 452
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82118, -96.34666
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 452 over Carancahua Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 452 over Carancahua 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 452 over Carancahua Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 452 over Carancahua Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 452 over Carancahua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.