US Bridges

CR 3827 over Duck Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of FM 751 · Structure no. 102340AA3827101

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3827 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3827 over Duck Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3827
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.30 MI W of FM 751
RouteCounty Highway 3827
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82678, -96.06924
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3827 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3827 over Duck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3827 over Duck Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 3827 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3827 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.