US Bridges

CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of FM 2026 · Structure no. 112100AA0138002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4293
CrossesChicken Bayou
Location1.75 MI N of FM 2026
RouteCounty Highway 4293
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85202, -94.2233
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4293 over Chicken Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou 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 4293 over Chicken Bayou carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4293 over Chicken Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.