US Bridges

CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Murray Cem · Structure no. 032520AA0401001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 401/MACABEE RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.60 MI E of Murray Cem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0266, -98.86047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 401/MACABEE RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.