US Bridges

FM 4 over Mccarty Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 021120008008069

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Mccarty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 4 over Mccarty Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,450 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesMccarty Branch
Location2.4 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44629, -97.69641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,939 (2024)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over Mccarty Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over Mccarty 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 4 over Mccarty Branch carry?

About 15,939 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is FM 4 over Mccarty Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Mccarty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.