US Bridges

Fourth ST over Whitman Branch

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 0.00 MI S of Ave L · Structure no. 140270C00020001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over Whitman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fourth ST over Whitman Branch in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth ST
CrossesWhitman Branch
Location0.00 MI S of Ave L
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57445, -98.27987
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (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 Fourth ST over Whitman Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST over Whitman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth ST over Whitman Branch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over Whitman Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over Whitman Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.