US Bridges

Osr over Smith Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 3.15 MI NE of FM 46 · Structure no. 170210047502143

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osr over Smith Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOsr
CrossesSmith Branch
Location3.15 MI NE of FM 46
RouteState Highway 0OSR
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91896, -96.33998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Osr over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr over Smith 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over Smith Branch carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Smith Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Osr over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.