US Bridges

CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 1502 · Structure no. 011390AA0285001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 45700
CrossesBranch of Little Pine Ck
Location0.6 MI E of FM 1502
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateTexas
Coordinates33.7195, -95.31341
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic24 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck 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 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45700 over Branch of Little Pine Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.