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Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch

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Fayette County, Texas · 1.35 MI NW of FM 1482 · Structure no. 130760AA0729001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWarda Blacktop RD
CrossesPin Oak Branch
Location1.35 MI NW of FM 1482
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07248, -96.93222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Warda Blacktop RD over Pin Oak Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.