US Bridges

CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180AA0215001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2730
CrossesHill Creek Tributary
Location2.9 MI S of FM 56
RouteCounty Highway 2730
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13238, -97.68978
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary 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 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2730 over Hill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.