US Bridges

New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of Shunka RD · Structure no. 130080AA0189001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNew Bremen RD
CrossesBlack Walnut Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Shunka RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93234, -96.42042
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bremen RD over Black Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Bremen RD over Black Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.