FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou
GoodFalls County, Texas · 3.25 MI NE of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740107701020
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 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 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 434 over Branch of Cow Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.