US Bridges

CR 333 over Bennett Creek

Fair

Mills County, Texas · 2.90 MI W of FM 1047 · Structure no. 231670AA0176002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 333 over Bennett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 333 over Bennett Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 333
CrossesBennett Creek
Location2.90 MI W of FM 1047
RouteU.S. Route 333
CountyMills County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43828, -98.3454
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 333 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 333 over Bennett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 333 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 333 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 333 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.