CO RD 397 over Ben Branch
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of CR 396 · Structure no. 130900AA0397002
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 397 over Ben Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 397 over Ben Branch in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 397 over Ben Branch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 397 over Ben 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 397 over Ben Branch carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 397 over Ben Branch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 397 over Ben Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.