FM 438 over Clark Branch

Good Condition78 years old1,029 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location1.7 Mi NE Of Lp 363
CarriesFM 438
CrossesClark Branch
Coordinates31.12020, -97.28870

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area102 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,029 (2023)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090140083501003

Nearby Bridges

FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek 0.7 mi Good FM 438 over Little Elm Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM 2086 over Clark Branch 1.1 mi Good Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek 1.3 mi Good Gun Club Road over Little Elm Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek 1.6 mi Fair Munroe Aveune over Little Elm Creek 1.7 mi Fair FM 2086 over Leota Branch 1.8 mi Fair Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek 1.9 mi Good Dairy Road over Little Elm Creek 2.1 mi Good