US Bridges

CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210AA0409001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 409
CrossesTrib of Bitter CR
Location0.8 MI E of FM 126
RouteCounty Highway 409
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50061, -99.99489
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 409 over Trib of Bitter CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR carry?

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

How long is CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 409 over Trib of Bitter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.