US Bridges

CR 402 over Navasota River

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470AA0402001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
287 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 402 over Navasota River is a steel truss - deck carrying CR 402 over Navasota River in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 91 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 402
CrossesNavasota River
Location0.05 MI SW of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58718, -96.52619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 402 over Navasota River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 402 over Navasota River 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 402 over Navasota River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 402 over Navasota River?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 402 over Navasota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.