US Bridges

E Market ST over Town Branch

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140280B00405001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Market ST over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E Market ST over Town Branch in Caldwell 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Market ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.30 MI E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88546, -97.66524
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2020)
Projected traffic2,177 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Market ST over Town Branch built?

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

What condition is E Market ST over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E Market ST over Town Branch carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Market ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Market ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.