US Bridges

CR 35 over Hitts CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102120AA0035103

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Hitts CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 35 over Hitts CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesHitts CR
Location0.2 MI N of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46108, -95.31167
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Hitts CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Hitts CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Hitts CR carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 35 over Hitts CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Hitts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.