US Bridges

FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 4.15 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740081902003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 431 over Branch of 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 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 431
CrossesBranch of Pond Creek
Location4.15 MI SW of US 77
RouteState Highway 431
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12987, -97.06006
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 431 over Branch of Pond 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 431 over Branch of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.