US Bridges

Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Buxkemper RD · Structure no. 130450AA0038001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFischer-Buller RD
CrossesStein Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Buxkemper RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91871, -96.56783
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fischer-Buller RD over Stein 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fischer-Buller RD over Stein Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.