US Bridges

CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 1740 · Structure no. 032430AA0344001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR344/RIVER Road
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location0.6 MI S of FM 1740
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97326, -98.42661
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR344/RIVER Road over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.