US Bridges

CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 011170AA0138001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1044
CrossesFork of Hickory Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 1044
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29241, -96.18391
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1044 over Fork of Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.