US Bridges

Shupak RD over Long Branch

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 2502 · Structure no. 130080AA5151001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shupak RD over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shupak RD over Long Branch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShupak RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.15 MI NE of FM 2502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98027, -96.40504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shupak RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shupak RD over Long Branch 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 Shupak RD over Long Branch carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shupak RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shupak RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.