US Bridges

CR 453 over Pond Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 935 · Structure no. 090740AA0357001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 453 over Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 453 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 453
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.60 MI N of FM 935
RouteCounty Highway 453
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17956, -97.20376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 453 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 453 over Pond Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 453 over Pond Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 453 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 453 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.