US Bridges

CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 96 · Structure no. 112100AA0142002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 4356
CrossesTrib of Flat Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI W of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 4356
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87366, -94.23704
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek 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 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4356 over Trib of Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.