US Bridges

CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 4.70 MI N of End FM 2459 · Structure no. 032240AA0171001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 171/SIGN CR 450
CrossesHog Creek
Location4.70 MI N of End FM 2459
RouteCounty Highway 450
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36553, -99.0761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 171/SIGN CR 450 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.