US Bridges

CR 4255 over Lake Striker TR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 102010AA4255101

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4255 over Lake Striker TR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4255 over Lake Striker TR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 32 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 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4255
CrossesLake Striker TR
Location1.2 MI S of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 4255
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99005, -94.97996
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 4255 over Lake Striker TR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 4255 over Lake Striker 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 4255 over Lake Striker TR carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 4255 over Lake Striker TR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4255 over Lake Striker TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.