US Bridges

CR 174 over Hogpen Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of Limes C/L · Structure no. 090740AA0174001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 174 over Hogpen Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 174 over Hogpen Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 174
CrossesHogpen Creek
Location0.45 MI SW of Limes C/L
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47794, -96.77947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 174 over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 174 over Hogpen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 174 over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 174 over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 174 over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.