US Bridges

CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 275 · Structure no. 011130AA0529001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4732
CrossesSulphur River Tributary
Location0.7 MI E of FM 275
RouteCounty Highway 4732
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1768, -95.83924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4732 over Sulphur River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.