US Bridges

CR 2296 over Dry Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 4.2 MI N of SH 276 · Structure no. 011170AA0791002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2296 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2296 over Dry Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2296
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.2 MI N of SH 276
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97386, -96.15455
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 2296 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2296 over Dry 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 2296 over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 2296 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 2296 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.