US Bridges

Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of FM 535 · Structure no. 140110AA0210001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWatterson Schoolrd
CrossesLentz Branch
Location1.0 MI NE of FM 535
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98783, -97.40394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (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 Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Watterson Schoolrd over Lentz Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.