US Bridges

CR 469 over Mott Slough

PoorPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410AA0656001

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 469 over Mott Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 469 over Mott Slough in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 469
CrossesMott Slough
Location0.6 MI N of FM 961
RouteCounty Highway 469
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32, -96.33519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 469 over Mott Slough built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 469 over Mott Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 469 over Mott Slough carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 469 over Mott Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 469 over Mott Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.