US Bridges

CR 44600 over Faught Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of FM1502 · Structure no. 011390AA0281004

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44600 over Faught Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 44600 over Faught Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 44600
CrossesFaught Creek
Location3.0 MI N of FM1502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77484, -95.37399
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 44600 over Faught Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44600 over Faught 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44600 over Faught Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 44600 over Faught Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44600 over Faught Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.