US Bridges

FM 433 over Dugan Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 032440082102012

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 433 over Dugan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 433 over Dugan Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 years old, older 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 433
CrossesDugan Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of US 287
RouteState Highway 433
StateTexas
Coordinates34.12247, -99.16887
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 433 over Dugan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FM 433 over Dugan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 433 over Dugan Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 433 over Dugan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 433 over Dugan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.