US Bridges

CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740AA0452002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 344
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location1.60 MI SW of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11669, -97.02218
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 344 over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary 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 344 over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 344 over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.