US Bridges

College Street over Town Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130B00185001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Town Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying College Street over Town Branch in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.2 MI E of SH 11
RouteCity Street 185
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13774, -95.59819
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Street over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is College Street over Town Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does College Street over Town Branch carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is College Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.