US Bridges

CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.55 MI E. of FM 724 · Structure no. 102120AA0046003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesPrairie Creek Tributary
Location0.55 MI E. of FM 724
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42118, -95.45749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Prairie Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.