CR 3689 over Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 699 · Structure no. 112100AA0171001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3689 over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3689 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3689 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3689 over Cypress Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 3689 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 3689 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3689 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.