US Bridges

CR 4600 over Drakes Branch

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 1943 · Structure no. 202290AA0268001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4600 over Drakes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4600 over Drakes Branch in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4600
CrossesDrakes Branch
Location1.1 MI NE of FM 1943
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58765, -94.24778
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4600 over Drakes Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4600 over Drakes Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4600 over Drakes Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4600 over Drakes Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4600 over Drakes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.