US Bridges

CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch

Good

Leon County, Texas · 3.78 MI NW of FM 39 · Structure no. 171450AA0284006

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 427
CrossesClear Creek Branch
Location3.78 MI NW of FM 39
RouteCounty Highway 427
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18256, -96.17728
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 427 over Clear Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427 over Clear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.