US Bridges

CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR

FairPosted for load

Rusk County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of FM 225 · Structure no. 102010AA0407002

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR is a concrete slab carrying CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 104 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 407 (old SH 43)
CrossesBromley CR TR
Location1.0 MI SW of FM 225
RouteCounty Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1177, -94.81918
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 inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.