US Bridges

CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of SH 320 · Structure no. 090740AA0388002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 388
CrossesTributary of Pond Creek
Location0.70 MI NW of SH 320
RouteCounty Highway 388
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13398, -97.11651
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 388 over Tributary of 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 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 388 over Tributary of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.