US Bridges

CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Texas · 1.9 MI SW of SH 35W · Structure no. 021270AA0684002

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek 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 5 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 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,298 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 401 - Pct 4
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of SH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3665, -97.21192
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2024)
Projected traffic4,298 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek 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 Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 401 - Pct 4 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.