US Bridges

CR 443 over Dog Branch Tributary

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.90 MI SE of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740AA0351001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 443 over Dog Branch Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 443 over Dog Branch Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 443
CrossesDog Branch Tributary
Location1.90 MI SE of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27708, -97.13463
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 443 over Dog Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 443 over Dog Branch 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 443 over Dog Branch Tributary carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 443 over Dog Branch Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 443 over Dog Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.