US Bridges

CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of CR 465 · Structure no. 161260AA0292001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440
CrossesTranquitas Creek
Location0.15 MI W of CR 465
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65115, -98.09826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 440 over Tranquitas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 over Tranquitas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.