US Bridges

CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.05 MI NE of Satin · Structure no. 090740AA0307001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 418
CrossesBrazos River Tributary
Location2.05 MI NE of Satin
RouteCounty Highway 418
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.36211, -97.00527
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 418 over Brazos River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.