US Bridges

CR 3720 over Spring Creek

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1552 · Structure no. 010750AA0637001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3720 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 3720 over Spring Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 3720
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 1552
RouteCounty Highway 3720
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44029, -96.14567
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3720 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 3720 over Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3720 over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 3720 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3720 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.