FM 431 over Pond Creek
GoodFalls County, Texas · 4.35 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740081902002
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 431 over Pond Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 431 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 431 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 431 over Pond Creek 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 431 over Pond Creek carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 431 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 431 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.