US Bridges

CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 011170AA0985001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3701
CrossesLake Tawakoni Tributary
Location0.1 MI E of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 3701
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85351, -96.14914
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2023)
Projected traffic580 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary 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 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3701 over Lake Tawakoni Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.