US Bridges

Pitts LN over Blanket Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of US 67 · Structure no. 230250D00005001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitts LN over Blanket Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pitts LN over Blanket Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPitts LN
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8278, -98.78251
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitts LN over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitts LN over Blanket Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pitts LN over Blanket Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pitts LN over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pitts LN over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.