US Bridges

CR 416 over Dry Branch

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450AA0228001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 416 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 416 over Dry Branch in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 416
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.15 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55176, -96.45329
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 416 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 416 over Dry Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 416 over Dry Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 416 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 416 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.