US Bridges

CR 1174 over Birch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130AA1174002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1174 over Birch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1174 over Birch Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1174
CrossesBirch Creek
Location1.5 MI E of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 1174
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06444, -95.64198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1174 over Birch Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1174 over Birch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1174 over Birch Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1174 over Birch Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1174 over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.