US Bridges

CR 417 over Elm Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of US 183 · Structure no. 230250AA0417001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 417 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 417 over Elm Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 417
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.40 MI NW of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 417
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87294, -98.93641
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 417 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 417 over Elm Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 417 over Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CR 417 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 417 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.