US Bridges

CR 4006 over Prairie Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of US 175 · Structure no. 181300P00371001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2019 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

CR 4006 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4006 over Prairie Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 4006
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.6 MI W of US 175
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36916, -96.12385
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byUnknown
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 4006 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4006 over Prairie Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4006 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 4006 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4006 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Unknown.