US Bridges

CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch

PoorPosted for load

Rains County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 011900AA0250001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 1495
CrossesLittle Slough Branch
Location1.8 MI W of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 1495
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79908, -95.82045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1495 over Little Slough Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.