US Bridges

FM 477 over Kundes Branch

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950223101001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 477 over Kundes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 477 over Kundes Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 477
CrossesKundes Branch
Location0.70 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 477
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51767, -97.94651
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2020)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 477 over Kundes Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 477 over Kundes Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 477 over Kundes Branch carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 477 over Kundes Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 477 over Kundes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.