US Bridges

CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1943 · Structure no. 202290AA0308001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 4470 (mlk Rd)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1943
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61778, -94.40065
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black 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 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CR 4470 (mlk Rd) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.