US Bridges

CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of US 175 · Structure no. 100370AA3301101

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3301
CrossesLake Acker Br
Location1.1 MI SE of US 175
RouteCounty Highway 3301
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97169, -95.30205
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2018)
Projected traffic480 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br 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 3301 over Lake Acker Br carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3301 over Lake Acker Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.