US Bridges

CR 347A over Keyser Branch

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740AA0362001

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347A over Keyser Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 347A over Keyser Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 347A
CrossesKeyser Branch
Location0.10 MI NE of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06924, -97.05491
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 347A over Keyser Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 347A over Keyser Branch 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 347A over Keyser Branch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 347A over Keyser Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 347A over Keyser Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.