US Bridges

SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of SH 80 · Structure no. 140280358301069

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 130 Wfr
CrossesCrooked Branch
Location1.4 MI NE of SH 80
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79961, -97.77992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 Wfr over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SH 130 Wfr over Crooked Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.