US Bridges

Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of FM 3253 · Structure no. 232150071402001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 33
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.7 MI E of FM 3253
RouteState Highway 33
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82673, -98.63394
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 33 over Mulberry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 33 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.