US Bridges

CR 404 over Blanco River

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of FM 165 · Structure no. 140160AA0148001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 404 over Blanco River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 404 over Blanco River in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 404
CrossesBlanco River
Location0.01 MI N of FM 165
RouteCounty Highway 404
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09128, -98.4019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2005)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 404 over Blanco River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is CR 404 over Blanco River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 404 over Blanco River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 404 over Blanco River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 404 over Blanco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.