US Bridges

CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.5MILES South of FM 765 · Structure no. 231600AA0260001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 442
CrossesBranch of Deep Creek
Location0.5MILES South of FM 765
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42361, -99.12592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 442 over Branch of Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 442 over Branch of Deep 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 442 over Branch of Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.