US Bridges

CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of CR 412 · Structure no. 081680AA0286001

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

About this bridge

CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 406 over N Fork Champion 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 406
CrossesN Fork Champion Creek
Location1.1 MI W of CR 412
RouteCounty Highway 406
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37633, -100.76745
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 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 406 over N Fork Champion Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 406 over N Fork Champion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.