US Bridges

Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1237 · Structure no. 090140AA0140002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShine Branch Road
CrossesShine Branch Tributary
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19421, -97.36885
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary 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 Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shine Branch Road over Shine Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.