US Bridges

CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 3.91 MI E of FM 1162 · Structure no. 132410AA0401002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 444
CrossesJones Creek Relief
Location3.91 MI E of FM 1162
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15067, -96.06705
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 444 over Jones Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 444 over Jones Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.