US Bridges

CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 4 · Structure no. 021270AA0684004

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1922, 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 401 - Pct 4
CrossesS Fork of Chambers Creek
Location0.4 MI N of FM 4
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28837, -97.19304
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic454 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers 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 S Fork of Chambers Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 401 - Pct 4 over S Fork of Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.