US Bridges

County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · Cooper Dam Sulphur River · Structure no. CEPSWFTXODCPB02

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
703 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 703 ft (214.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4795
CrossesCooper Dam Em Spillway
LocationCooper Dam Sulphur River
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32275, -95.61241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length703 ft (214.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway?

The structure is 703 ft (214.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4795 over Cooper Dam Em Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).