US Bridges

Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch

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Coryell County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 090500AA0171001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChicktown Road
CrossesDodd Branch
Location0.75 MI NW of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44068, -97.7864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chicktown Road over Dodd 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 Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chicktown Road over Dodd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.