US Bridges

Avenue a over N Fork Leon River

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 230680C00005001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue a over N Fork Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue a over N Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue a
CrossesN Fork Leon River
Location0.20 MI SE of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38943, -98.97446
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue a over N Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue a over N Fork Leon River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue a over N Fork Leon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Avenue a over N Fork Leon River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue a over N Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.