US Bridges

CR 3167 over Ash Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100AA0215001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3167 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3167 over Ash Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3167
CrossesAsh Creek
Location3.00 MI W of SH 171
RouteCounty Highway 3167
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91078, -96.98064
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2016)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3167 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3167 over Ash 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 3167 over Ash Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 3167 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3167 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.