US Bridges

CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of CR 1170 · Structure no. 111140AA0161002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1175 (usfs 511)
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.5 MI N of CR 1170
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46565, -95.12906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1175 (usfs 511) over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.