US Bridges

CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102120AA0035001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesHitts Creek Trib
Location1.3 MI N of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47691, -95.31094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
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 35 over Hitts Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Hitts Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.