US Bridges

CR 3735 over North Sulphur River

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 1.6 MI South of FM 68 · Structure no. 010750AA0621002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3735 over North Sulphur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3735 over North Sulphur River in Fannin 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 3735
CrossesNorth Sulphur River
Location1.6 MI South of FM 68
RouteCounty Highway 3735
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44458, -96.08565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3735 over North Sulphur River built?

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

What condition is CR 3735 over North Sulphur River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3735 over North Sulphur River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3735 over North Sulphur River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3735 over North Sulphur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.