US Bridges

S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110AA0241001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pope Bend Road
CrossesMoss Branch
Location1.35 MI S of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12556, -97.47839
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Pope Bend Road over Moss 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Pope Bend Road over Moss Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.