N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2001 · Structure no. 140280B00050001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,321
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek carry?
About 1,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.