US Bridges

CR 323 over Pond Creek Tributary

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740AA0604001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 323 over Pond Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying CR 323 over Pond Creek Tributary in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 323
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location0.40 MI SW of FM 413
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06507, -96.95964
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.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 323 over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 323 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 323 over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 323 over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 323 over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.