US Bridges

CR 444 over Noodle Creek

Good

Jones County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 081280AA0338001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 444 over Noodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 444 over Noodle Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 444
CrossesNoodle Creek
Location1.4 MI E of FM 1085
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.551, -100.08394
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 444 over Noodle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 444 over Noodle 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 444 over Noodle Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 444 over Noodle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 444 over Noodle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.