US Bridges

CR 437 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 171660AA0358001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,284
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 437 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 437 over Turkey Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 437
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT US 79
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62896, -97.21251
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,284 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 437 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 437 over Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 437 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,284 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 437 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 437 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.