US Bridges

CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of FM 2211 · Structure no. 082170AA0207001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 437
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location3.0 MI W of FM 2211
RouteCounty Highway 437
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1708, -100.43393
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

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 Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 437 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.