US Bridges

Main Street over Troy Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI North of FM 935 · Structure no. 090140001504600

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Troy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Troy Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesTroy Branch
Location0.05 MI North of FM 935
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20725, -97.30419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Troy Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Troy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Troy Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Troy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Troy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.