US Bridges

CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 711 · Structure no. 112100AA0108001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 1286
CrossesLittle Iron Ore Crk
Location1.0 MI W of FM 711
RouteCounty Highway 1286
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66943, -94.27286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1286 over Little Iron Ore Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.