US Bridges

CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.6 MI N Chambers CO Line · Structure no. 201460AA0101002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully is a concrete culvert carrying CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR486 Hatcherville
CrossesHickory Island Gully
Location0.6 MI N Chambers CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 486
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89373, -94.94069
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2016)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR486 Hatcherville over Hickory Island Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.