US Bridges

CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of E Salty ST · Structure no. 171660AA0398003

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440
CrossesBrushy Creek Relief
Location1.1 MI SE of E Salty ST
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60332, -97.18312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief 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 440 over Brushy Creek Relief carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 over Brushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.