US Bridges

CR 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 36 · Structure no. 011170AA0892001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2740
CrossesMiddle Caddo Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13927, -96.25322
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
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2740 over Middle Caddo 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 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2740 over Middle Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.