US Bridges

CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 1243 · Structure no. 091100AA3138001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 3138 N
CrossesPecan Creek Branch
Location1.30 MI SW of FM 1243
RouteCounty Highway 3138
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02174, -96.98949
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch 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 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3138 N over Pecan Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.