US Bridges

Kulow RD over Crooked Branch

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 2187 · Structure no. 130080AA0152001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kulow RD over Crooked Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kulow RD over Crooked Branch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKulow RD
CrossesCrooked Branch
Location0.85 MI W of FM 2187
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78121, -96.26753
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 inspectionJanuary 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kulow RD over Crooked Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kulow RD over Crooked 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kulow RD over Crooked Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kulow RD over Crooked Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kulow RD over Crooked Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.