US Bridges

Broadway ST over Backbone Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Ave S · Structure no. 140270C00225001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Backbone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway ST over Backbone Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesBackbone Creek
Location0.05 MI SE of Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5817, -98.28467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2020)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Broadway ST over Backbone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Backbone Creek 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 Broadway ST over Backbone Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Backbone Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Backbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.