US Bridges

Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.10 Mi. E. from SH 144 · Structure no. 021120AA0588001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,270 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesContrary Ck Pct 1
CrossesFall Branch
Location0.10 Mi. E. from SH 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40546, -97.79009
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2019)
Projected traffic7,270 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Contrary Ck Pct 1 over Fall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.