CR 421 over Blue Creek #1
GoodWharton County, Texas · 6.78 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 132410AA0421001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 421 over Blue Creek #1 is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 421 over Blue Creek #1 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 421 over Blue Creek #1 built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 421 over Blue Creek #1 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 421 over Blue Creek #1 carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 421 over Blue Creek #1?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 421 over Blue Creek #1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.