US Bridges

League Line Road over Alum Branch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of FM 2239 · Structure no. 140110AA0298003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

League Line Road over Alum Branch is a steel other carrying League Line Road over Alum Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLeague Line Road
CrossesAlum Branch
Location1.95 MI S of FM 2239
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10909, -97.06226
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 League Line Road over Alum Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is League Line Road over Alum 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 League Line Road over Alum Branch carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is League Line Road over Alum Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns League Line Road over Alum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.