US Bridges

Osr over Town Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of FM 46 · Structure no. 170210047502151

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Osr over Town 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOsr
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.75 MI SW of FM 46
RouteState Highway 0OSR
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87429, -96.37767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Town Branch built?

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

What condition is Osr over Town 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 Town Branch carry?

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

How long is Osr over Town Branch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Osr over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.