US Bridges

N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Medlin ST · Structure no. 150950F01110001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Saunders ST
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.10 MI S of Medlin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57079, -97.971
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Saunders ST over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.