US Bridges

CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.2 Mi. W. from US 287 · Structure no. 022490AA0288001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 4226 - Pct 1
CrossesTrib Walnut Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W. from US 287
RouteCounty Highway 4226
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17208, -97.56182
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4226 - Pct 1 over Trib Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.