US Bridges

CR 3430 over Lucy Creek

Good

Lampasas County, Texas · 2.20 MI SW of FM 580 · Structure no. 231410AA0003001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3430 over Lucy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3430 over Lucy Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 3430
CrossesLucy Creek
Location2.20 MI SW of FM 580
RouteCounty Highway 3430
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13967, -98.10453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 3430 over Lucy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3430 over Lucy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 3430 over Lucy Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3430 over Lucy Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3430 over Lucy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.