US Bridges

CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1567 · Structure no. 011170AA0544001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3223
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 1567
RouteCounty Highway 3223
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99658, -95.89391
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3223 over Lake Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3223 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.