US Bridges

CR 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.17 Mi. S. from FM 2048 · Structure no. 022490AA0383001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4791 - Pct 3
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.17 Mi. S. from FM 2048
RouteCounty Highway 4791
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03028, -97.61287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4791 - 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 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4791 - Pct 3 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.