US Bridges

CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 021270AA0684001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,011
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 103 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 401 - Pct 4
CrossesN Fork of Chambers Ck
Location0.2 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 401
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39179, -97.21388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2024)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 401 - Pct 4 over N Fork of Chambers Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.