Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 1.7 MI NW of FM 1704 · Structure no. 140110AA0068001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 427
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balch RD over Youngs Prairie 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek carry?
About 427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Balch RD over Youngs Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.