US Bridges

CR 4600 over Beech Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 202290AA0269001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4600 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4600 over Beech Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 4600
CrossesBeech Creek
Location1.9 MI W of FM 92
RouteCounty Highway 4600
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59924, -94.208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4600 over Beech Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 4600 over Beech 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4600 over Beech Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4600 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4600 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.