US Bridges

CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of US 82 · Structure no. 250630AA0133001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 452
CrossesHobble Scobble Canyon
Location1.20 MI W of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63084, -100.89981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 452 over Hobble Scobble Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.