US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River

PoorPosted for load

Bosque County, Texas · 0.94 MI SE of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180LE4541001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesTrib North Bosque River
Location0.94 MI SE of SH 6
RouteCity Street 4541
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79074, -97.57291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2022)
Projected traffic700 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.