FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR
GoodBell County, Texas · 4.33 MI S of FM 940 · Structure no. 090140059004069
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 437 over Trib of S Elm CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.