US Bridges

CR 4251 over IH 35W

FairPosted for load

Hill County, Texas · 5.3 MI N of IH 35E · Structure no. 091100001423300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4251 over IH 35W is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 4251 over IH 35W in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4251
CrossesIH 35W
Location5.3 MI N of IH 35E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12644, -97.11759
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4251 over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4251 over IH 35W 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4251 over IH 35W carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4251 over IH 35W?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4251 over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.