US Bridges

CR 3320 over Ash Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of FM 744 · Structure no. 091100AA0192002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
226 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3320 over Ash Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3320 over Ash Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3320
CrossesAsh Creek
Location1.50 MI SE of FM 744
RouteCounty Highway 3320
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92249, -96.83035
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$986,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3320 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3320 over Ash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3320 over Ash Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 3320 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3320 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.