US Bridges

CR 4148 over Island Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of CO RD 4149 · Structure no. 091100AA0405002

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4148 over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4148 over Island Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4148
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of CO RD 4149
RouteCounty Highway 4148
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2289, -97.18756
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4148 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4148 over Island 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 4148 over Island Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 4148 over Island Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4148 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.