US Bridges

CR 169 over Long Branch

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.56 MI NW of CR 170 · Structure no. 140110AA0169001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 169 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 169 over Long Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 169
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.56 MI NW of CR 170
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25939, -97.11421
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 CR 169 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 169 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 169 over Long Branch carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 169 over Long Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 169 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.