US Bridges

CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 735 · Structure no. 161260AA0299002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 735
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.56662, -98.20524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek 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 CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.