CR 494 over Little Saline Creek
GoodSmith County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120AA0494101
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 494 over Little Saline Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 494 over Little Saline Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 494 over Little Saline Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 494 over Little Saline 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 494 over Little Saline Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is CR 494 over Little Saline Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 494 over Little Saline Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.