US Bridges

CR 440 over Trinidad Creek

FairPosted for load

Jim Wells County, Texas · 4.60 MI W of CR 465 · Structure no. 161260AA0292003

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

About this bridge

CR 440 over Trinidad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 440 over Trinidad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440
CrossesTrinidad Creek
Location4.60 MI W of CR 465
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65014, -98.17073
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 440 over Trinidad Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 440 over Trinidad Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 440 over Trinidad Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 440 over Trinidad Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 over Trinidad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.