US Bridges

CR 4120 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.5 MI West of FM 275 · Structure no. 011130AA0550001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4120 over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 4120 over Cedar Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4120
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI West of FM 275
RouteCounty Highway 4120
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08788, -95.82999
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4120 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4120 over Cedar 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 4120 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 4120 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4120 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.