US Bridges

2nd Street over Austin Branch

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180E00075001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Austin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Street over Austin Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesAustin Branch
Location0.1 MI SE of SH 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77128, -97.82587
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic450 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 2nd Street over Austin Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 2nd Street over Austin Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Austin Branch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Austin Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Austin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.