CR 444 over Blue Creek
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.86 MI E of FM 1162 · Structure no. 132410AA0401001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 444 over Blue Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 444 over Blue Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 444 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 444 over Blue Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 444 over Blue Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is CR 444 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 444 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.