US Bridges

Houston Street over Moccasin Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Bosque ST · Structure no. 090180C00260001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Street over Moccasin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Houston Street over Moccasin Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHouston Street
CrossesMoccasin Branch
Location0.05 MI NE of Bosque ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92547, -97.65617
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston Street over Moccasin Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Street over Moccasin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Houston Street over Moccasin Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Houston Street over Moccasin Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Street over Moccasin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.