US Bridges

CR 4750 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500AA4750101

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4750 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 4750 over Indian Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4750
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.75 MI E of SH 37
RouteCounty Highway 4750
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87656, -95.32496
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic180 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4750 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4750 over Indian Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4750 over Indian Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 4750 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 4750 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.