US Bridges

CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 191030AA4845001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4344
CrossesLittle Cyp Byu Rel
Location0.3 MI N of SH 154
RouteCounty Highway 4344
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62009, -94.5082
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4344 over Little Cyp Byu Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.