US Bridges

CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 5.2 MI SE of Rec RD 255 · Structure no. 202290AA0156002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3725
CrossesHopson Mill Creek
Location5.2 MI SE of Rec RD 255
RouteCounty Highway 3725
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92834, -94.2415
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3725 over Hopson Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3725 over Hopson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.