US Bridges

N Commerce ST over Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280B00180001

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,309
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Commerce ST over Town Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Commerce ST over Town Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 116 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Commerce ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.45 MI N of SH 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88811, -97.67206
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,309 (2020)
Projected traffic1,833 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Commerce ST over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N Commerce ST over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N Commerce ST over Town Branch carry?

About 1,309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Commerce ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Commerce ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.