US Bridges

Pr 4 over Honey Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270053301004

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 4 over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 4 over Honey Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,729 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 4
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.05 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6917, -98.25723
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2023)
Projected traffic1,729 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 4 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 4 over Honey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 4 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 4 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 4 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.