US Bridges

CR 443 over Old River

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of FM 50 · Structure no. 170260AA0200001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 443 over Old River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 443 over Old River in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2028. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 443
CrossesOld River
Location2.0 MI NE of FM 50
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44692, -96.34481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic170 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 443 over Old River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 443 over Old River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 443 over Old River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 443 over Old River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 443 over Old River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.