US Bridges

South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270B00270001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch is a concrete slab carrying South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Pierce ST
CrossesHaynes Branch
Location0.65 MI S of SH 29
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74898, -98.22418
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2020)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Pierce ST over Haynes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns South Pierce ST over Haynes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.