US Bridges

CR 456 over Thickety Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Newton C/L · Structure no. 201220AA0389001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 456 over Thickety Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 456 over Thickety Creek in Jasper 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 456
CrossesThickety Creek
Location0.50 MI W of Newton C/L
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76323, -93.88131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 456 over Thickety Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 456 over Thickety Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 456 over Thickety Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 456 over Thickety Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 456 over Thickety Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.