US Bridges

CR 496 over Little Saline CR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of SANDFLATRD41 · Structure no. 102120AA0496104

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 496 over Little Saline CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 496 over Little Saline CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 496
CrossesLittle Saline CR
Location0.8 MI S of SANDFLATRD41
RouteCounty Highway 496
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47257, -95.3381
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 496 over Little Saline CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 496 over Little Saline CR 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 496 over Little Saline CR carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 496 over Little Saline CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 496 over Little Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.