US Bridges

CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740AA0264001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 32 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 353
CrossesAmaladeros Creek
Location1.8 MI N of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55224, -94.38206
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 353 over Amaladeros 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 353 over Amaladeros Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.