US Bridges

CR 459 over Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 438 · Structure no. 090740AA0408001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 459 over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 459 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 459
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.90 MI S of FM 438
RouteCounty Highway 459
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17242, -97.17128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 459 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 459 over Pond Creek 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 459 over Pond Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 459 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 459 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.