US Bridges

CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2)

Poor

Rusk County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 102010AA4238101

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2) in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCR 4238
CrossesE Fork Angelina Rl (N#2)
Location1.6 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 4238
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86698, -94.89601
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2) 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 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2) carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4238 over E Fork Angelina Rl (N#2)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.