US Bridges

CR 428 over Abc Creek

Good

Kent County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 081320AA0140001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 428 over Abc Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 428 over Abc Creek in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 428
CrossesAbc Creek
Location1.9 MI E of SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 428
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1029, -100.56414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 428 over Abc Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 428 over Abc 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 428 over Abc Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 428 over Abc Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 428 over Abc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.