US Bridges

Central Service RD over Martin Branch

Good

Grayson County, Texas · Central Service Road · Structure no. 000021580-00092

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Central Service RD over Martin Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Service RD over Martin Branch in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCentral Service RD
CrossesMartin Branch
LocationCentral Service Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.7225, -96.77783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Central Service RD over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Service RD over Martin 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Central Service RD over Martin Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Service RD over Martin Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Central Service RD over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.