US Bridges

Hill Street over Moccasin Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180C00320001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Street over Moccasin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hill Street over Moccasin Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1985, 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 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHill Street
CrossesMoccasin Branch
Location0.2 MI NW of SH 22
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92754, -97.65622
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 Hill Street over Moccasin Branch built?

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

What condition is Hill 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 Hill Street over Moccasin Branch carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hill Street over Moccasin Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Street over Moccasin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.