US Bridges

CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of FM 644 · Structure no. 081680AA0205001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell 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 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 456
CrossesLone Wolf Creek
Location2.90 MI W of FM 644
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49394, -100.77649
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 456 over Lone Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 456 over Lone Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 456 over Lone Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.