US Bridges

CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 916 · Structure no. 021270AA0654001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 409 - Pct 4
CrossesS Fork of Chambers Ck
Location1.0 MI N of FM 916
RouteCounty Highway 409
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28224, -97.22586
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 409 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.