CR 496
Carrying CR 496 over Little Saline Cr
0.8 mi S of SandFlatRd41, Smith, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 496
The CR 496 bridge in Smith, Texas carries CR 496 over Little Saline Cr. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 77 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 496 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 77 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 102120AA0496104
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 496 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR 496 against other structures in Smith and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 496?
CR 496 in Smith, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 496 inspected?
CR 496's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 77 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 496 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 496?
CR 496 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 496?
CR 496 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 496 and does age affect safety?
CR 496 was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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