US Bridges

FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740107701016

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 76 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 5 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 434
CrossesTrib of Deer Creek
Location1.00 MI NE of SH 7
RouteState Highway 434
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2958, -97.05492
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks32%
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

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 Trib of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 434 over Trib of Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 434 over Trib of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.