US Bridges

CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of US 79 · Structure no. 102010AA0407101

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 407 (old SH 43)
CrossesBromley CR
Location2.6 MI NE of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11859, -94.81826
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 407 (old SH 43) over Bromley CR 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 carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.