US Bridges

CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100AA0212003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3424 E
CrossesBynum Creek
Location0.80 MI NE of SH 171
RouteCounty Highway 3424
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94113, -96.92082
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3424 E over Bynum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3424 E over Bynum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3424 E over Bynum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.