US Bridges

2nd ST over Whitman Branch

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 140270C00010001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,413
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Whitman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd ST over Whitman Branch in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST
CrossesWhitman Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57203, -98.27988
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,413 (2020)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2nd ST over Whitman Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Whitman 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 2nd ST over Whitman Branch carry?

About 2,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Whitman Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Whitman Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.