US Bridges

FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 5.3 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940042701009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 44
CrossesBeaver Dam Crk
Location5.3 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 44
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52049, -94.88869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2020)
Projected traffic274 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 44 over Beaver Dam Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.