US Bridges

CR 325 over Hog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740AA0461001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
96 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 over Hog Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 325 over Hog Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 325
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of FM 2027
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08682, -96.87595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 325 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 over Hog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 325 over Hog Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 325 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 325 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.