US Bridges

Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch

FairPosted for load

Angelina County, Texas · 3.0 MI SW FM324/CR59 · Structure no. 110030AA0460001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch is a steel continuous other carrying Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTidwell RD
CrossesTrib of Bradley Branch
Location3.0 MI SW FM324/CR59
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2505, -94.78494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD over Trib of Bradley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.