US Bridges

Branecky RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.52 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 130760AA0453001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branecky RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Branecky RD over Cedar Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBranecky RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.52 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 453
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67606, -97.15484
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic238 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branecky RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branecky RD over Cedar Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Branecky RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Branecky RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Branecky RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.