US Bridges

CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 3050 · Structure no. 091100AA0553001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1212
CrossesLittle Aquilla Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 3050
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01473, -97.28994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1212 over Little Aquilla 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 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1212 over Little Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.