US Bridges

North 50th Street over Williamson Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140B00405001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 50th Street over Williamson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North 50th Street over Williamson Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 50th Street
CrossesWilliamson Branch
Location0.15 MI N of SH 53
RouteCity Street 405
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09251, -97.31353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 50th Street over Williamson Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 50th Street over Williamson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North 50th Street over Williamson Branch carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is North 50th Street over Williamson Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North 50th Street over Williamson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.