US Bridges

CR 4950 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 192250AA0274001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4950 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4950 over KCS Railroad in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4950
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.4 MI S of SH 11
RouteCounty Highway 4950
CountyTitus County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02951, -94.84289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2023)
Projected traffic117 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4950 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4950 over KCS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4950 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 4950 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4950 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.