Bus 123 over Walnut Branch
GoodGuadalupe County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 150950036612011
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 123 over Walnut Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 123 over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,990 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 123 over Walnut Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Bus 123 over Walnut 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bus 123 over Walnut Branch carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Bus 123 over Walnut Branch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 123 over Walnut Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.