US Bridges

FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.04 MI N of FM 2839 · Structure no. 090740107701013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 434
CrossesBranch of Bullhide Creek
Location0.04 MI N of FM 2839
RouteState Highway 434
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39068, -97.03794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 434 over Branch of Bullhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.