US Bridges

CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 226 · Structure no. 111740AA0278001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 460
CrossesTrib of Duranzo Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 226
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38225, -94.43161
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic95 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 460 over Trib of Duranzo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.