US Bridges

CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 2653 · Structure no. 011130AA0531002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4738
CrossesSulphur River Tributary
Location1.4 MI W of FM 2653
RouteCounty Highway 4738
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21974, -95.79022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.