US Bridges

CR 344 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of CO RD 345 · Structure no. 082210AA0344001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 344 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 344 over Mulberry Creek in Taylor 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 344
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CO RD 345
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37216, -100.10541
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 344 over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 344 over Mulberry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 344 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 344 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 344 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.