US Bridges

Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of Old 36 RD · Structure no. 130080AA5288001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Nelsonville RD
CrossesCampbell Branch
Location0.8 MI SW of Old 36 RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01074, -96.35392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell 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 Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nelsonville RD over Campbell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.