US Bridges

Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 2 MI W of SH 114 · Structure no. 022490AA0457001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 3343 Pct 4
CrossesTrib of W Fork Trinity
Location2 MI W of SH 114
RouteCounty Highway 3343
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16021, -97.73343
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity 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 Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 3343 Pct 4 over Trib of W Fork Trinity?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.