US Bridges

CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.9 Mi. S. of 2048 · Structure no. 022490AA0359001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4781 - Pct 3
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.9 Mi. S. of 2048
RouteCounty Highway 4781
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02777, -97.58851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4781 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.