US Bridges

CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of US 67 · Structure no. 191720AA0148001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4321
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 4321
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22296, -94.6683
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4321 over Little Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4321 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.