US Bridges

CR 446 over Dog Branch

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.20 MI SW of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740AA0446001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 446 over Dog Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 446 over Dog Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 446
CrossesDog Branch
Location2.20 MI SW of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27489, -97.12661
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 446 over Dog Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 446 over Dog 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 446 over Dog Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 446 over Dog Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 446 over Dog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.