US Bridges

CR 3809 over Negro CR

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 751 · Structure no. 102340AA3809001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3809 over Negro CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3809 over Negro CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 3809
CrossesNegro CR
Location0.1 MI E of FM 751
RouteCounty Highway 3809
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76017, -96.0218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3809 over Negro CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3809 over Negro CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3809 over Negro CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 3809 over Negro CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3809 over Negro CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.