US Bridges

CR 4824 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130008302011

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4824 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4824 over Brushy Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5,001 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4824
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.0 MI W of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 4824
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14221, -95.64612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4824 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4824 over Brushy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4824 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 4824 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4824 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.