US Bridges

CR 341 over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 4.0 MI NE of Marble Fall · Structure no. 140270AA0463001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 341 over Hamilton Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 341 over Hamilton Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 341
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location4.0 MI NE of Marble Fall
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62233, -98.2299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 341 over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 341 over Hamilton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 341 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 341 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 341 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.