US Bridges

CR 474 over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 2.20 MI NE of FM 1633 · Structure no. 091470AA0272002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 474 over Jacks Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 474 over Jacks Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 474
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.20 MI NE of FM 1633
RouteCounty Highway 474
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66296, -96.54797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 474 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 474 over Jacks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 474 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 474 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 474 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.