US Bridges

FM 443 over Kokernot Branch

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.68 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 130900083901012

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 443 over Kokernot Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 443 over Kokernot Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 466 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 443
CrossesKokernot Branch
Location1.68 MI S of US 90A
RouteState Highway 443
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43836, -97.26491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2017)
Projected traffic650 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 443 over Kokernot Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 443 over Kokernot 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 443 over Kokernot Branch carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 443 over Kokernot Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 443 over Kokernot Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.