US Bridges

Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of FM 2187 · Structure no. 130080AA5066002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbus RD
CrossesTrib of Crooked Br
Location0.25 MI SW of FM 2187
RouteCounty Highway 5066
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77967, -96.24802
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br 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 Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus RD over Trib of Crooked Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.