US Bridges

CR 166 over Hog Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 244 · Structure no. 170940AA0286002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 166 over Hog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 166 over Hog Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 166
CrossesHog Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 244
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64996, -96.09443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 166 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 166 over Hog Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 166 over Hog Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 166 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 166 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.