US Bridges

CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of CR 4260 · Structure no. 202290AA0315001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 131 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4280 (springhl)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of CR 4260
RouteCounty Highway 4280
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72006, -94.38053
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic131 (2016)
Projected traffic131 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey 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 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 4280 (springhl) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.