US Bridges

CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740AA0610001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 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 437
CrossesHoolia Creek Branch
Location0.70 MI NW of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29593, -97.23104
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 437 over Hoolia Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.