US Bridges

CR 451 over Everett Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 5.0 MI S of FM 2245 · Structure no. 201220AA0451002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 451 over Everett Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 451 over Everett Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 451
CrossesEverett Creek
Location5.0 MI S of FM 2245
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7387, -93.87758
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 451 over Everett Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 451 over Everett 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 451 over Everett Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 451 over Everett Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 451 over Everett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.