US Bridges

CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Hill County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of Spur 579 · Structure no. 091100AA0444004

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 99 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4281
CrossesLittle Hackberry Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Spur 579
RouteCounty Highway 4281
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05226, -97.12742
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 4281 over Little Hackberry 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 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4281 over Little Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.