US Bridges

CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of SH 174 · Structure no. 091100AA0505002

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1104 Loop
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.3 MI S of SH 174
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1333, -97.42628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR 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 1104 Loop over BNSF RR carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1104 Loop over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.