US Bridges

Pr 4 over Hylton Branch

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270053301002

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 4 over Hylton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 4 over Hylton Branch in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 4
CrossesHylton Branch
Location3.90 MI S of SH 29
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73261, -98.36653
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2013)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 4 over Hylton Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 4 over Hylton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 4 over Hylton Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 4 over Hylton Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 4 over Hylton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.