US Bridges

CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.15 MI NW of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740AA0438001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 345
CrossesTributary of Pond Creek
Location2.15 MI NW of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08401, -97.03386
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 345 over Tributary of 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 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 345 over Tributary of Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.