US Bridges

Talisman Trail over Stream

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · B/W Tipi TR & Broken Bow · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F34

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Talisman Trail over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Talisman Trail over Stream in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTalisman Trail
CrossesStream
LocationB/W Tipi TR & Broken Bow
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1436, -97.83589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$27,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Talisman Trail over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talisman Trail over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Talisman Trail over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Talisman Trail over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Talisman Trail over Stream?

It is owned by the Army.