US Bridges

CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.97 MI W of SH 19/SH154 · Structure no. 011130AA4763001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4763
CrossesHorse Pen Creek Trib
Location0.97 MI W of SH 19/SH154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1962, -95.60476
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4763 over Horse Pen Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.