US Bridges

E Radhost School over Cedar Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 130760AA0141002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Radhost School over Cedar Branch is a steel other carrying E Radhost School over Cedar Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Radhost School
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.70 MI E of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82333, -96.89868
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Radhost School over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Radhost School over Cedar Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E Radhost School over Cedar Branch carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is E Radhost School over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E Radhost School over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.