US Bridges

CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.95 MI SW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180AA0154001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3225
CrossesTrib Childress Creek
Location0.95 MI SW of SH 22
RouteCounty Highway 3225
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87635, -97.51855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3225 over Trib Childress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.