CR 449 over Bitter Creek
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of CR 432 · Structure no. 081280AA0242001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 449 over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 449 over Bitter Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 449 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is CR 449 over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 449 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 449 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 449 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.