US Bridges

FM 444 over Arenosa Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 4.35 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 132350084005022

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 444 over Arenosa Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 444 over Arenosa Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 444
CrossesArenosa Crk
Location4.35 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 444
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01914, -96.93596
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 444 over Arenosa Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 444 over Arenosa Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 444 over Arenosa Crk carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 444 over Arenosa Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 444 over Arenosa Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.