US Bridges

Lp 363 over Williamson Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140032005088

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,453
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 363 over Williamson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 363 over Williamson Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 40 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 9,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,530 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 363
CrossesWilliamson Branch
Location0.10 MI S of SH 53
RouteState Highway 363
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08911, -97.31003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,453 (2020)
Projected traffic12,530 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 363 over Williamson Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lp 363 over Williamson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 363 over Williamson Branch carry?

About 9,453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 363 over Williamson Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lp 363 over Williamson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.