US Bridges

Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch

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Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 150950F01300001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan ST
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.4 MI N of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57607, -97.97937
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughan ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughan ST over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.