US Bridges

CR 1039 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · .25 MI NE of Kingston · Structure no. 011170AA0280001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1039 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1039 over Hickory Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1039
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.25 MI NE of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25472, -96.17251
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2010)
Projected traffic330 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1039 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1039 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1039 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1039 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1039 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.