US Bridges

CR 3111 over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 1.70 MI N of FM 1252 · Structure no. 102120AA3111101

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3111 over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3111 over Prairie Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3111
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.70 MI N of FM 1252
RouteCounty Highway 3111
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47051, -94.99827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3111 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 3111 over Prairie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3111 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3111 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3111 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.