US Bridges

CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740AA0440004

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 347
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location0.90 MI N of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08402, -97.01907
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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 347 over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary 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 347 over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 347 over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.