US Bridges

CR 440 over Guajillo Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 735 · Structure no. 161260AA0299003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 over Guajillo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 440 over Guajillo 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440
CrossesGuajillo Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 735
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57906, -98.18893
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 440 over Guajillo Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 440 over Guajillo 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 Guajillo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 440 over Guajillo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 over Guajillo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.