US Bridges

CR 624 over Cedar Bayou

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 686 · Structure no. 201460AA0382001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 624 over Cedar Bayou is a concrete other carrying CR 624 over Cedar Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 624
CrossesCedar Bayou
Location0.6 MI W of FM 686
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0756, -95.02999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2016)
Projected traffic390 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 624 over Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 624 over Cedar Bayou 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 CR 624 over Cedar Bayou carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 624 over Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 624 over Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.