US Bridges

FM 4000 over Hart Creek

Good

Titus County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 2348 · Structure no. 192250122604137

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,725 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4000 over Hart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4000 over Hart Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 4000
CrossesHart Creek
Location1.50 MI W of FM 2348
RouteState Highway 4000
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12659, -94.94391
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,725 ft (525.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,069 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 4000 over Hart Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4000 over Hart 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 4000 over Hart Creek carry?

About 4,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 4000 over Hart Creek?

The structure is 1,725 ft (525.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4000 over Hart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.