US Bridges

Track Road over Little Bernard Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 2.75 MI SE of FM 949 · Structure no. 130080AA0163002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Track Road over Little Bernard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Track Road over Little Bernard Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTrack Road
CrossesLittle Bernard Creek
Location2.75 MI SE of FM 949
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82886, -96.28607
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Track Road over Little Bernard Creek built?

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

What condition is Track Road over Little Bernard Creek 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 Track Road over Little Bernard Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Track Road over Little Bernard Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Track Road over Little Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.