US Bridges

Pecan Street over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Blanco County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Third ST · Structure no. 140160B00220001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Street over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pecan Street over Town Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesPecan Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Third ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09608, -98.42173
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2020)
Projected traffic112 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Street over Town Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pecan Street over Town Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.