US Bridges

FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek

FairPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 6.30 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410130203008

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 441
CrossesEast Carancahua Creek
Location6.30 MI W of SH 71
RouteState Highway 441
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04089, -96.31203
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 441 over East Carancahua Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 441 over East Carancahua 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 441 over East Carancahua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.