US Bridges

Nink RD over Spaulding Branch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.3 MI S of Frerick RD · Structure no. 140110AA0196001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nink RD over Spaulding Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nink RD over Spaulding Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNink RD
CrossesSpaulding Branch
Location3.3 MI S of Frerick RD
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08512, -97.09928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nink RD over Spaulding Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nink RD over Spaulding Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nink RD over Spaulding Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nink RD over Spaulding Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nink RD over Spaulding Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.