US Bridges

W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 140110LH4522001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesW Brenham ST
CrossesSharp Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34284, -97.37641
Functional classUrban 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek 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 W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W Brenham ST over Sharp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.