US Bridges

CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.40 MI SW of FM 1239 · Structure no. 090740AA0355002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave is a steel culvert carrying CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 447
CrossesTributary Indian Grave
Location1.40 MI SW of FM 1239
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24794, -97.23154
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 447 over Tributary Indian Grave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.