US Bridges

First Street over Grubbs Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 090980C00015001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Grubbs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Grubbs Branch in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 374 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesGrubbs Branch
Location0.25 MI W of US 281
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98286, -98.03805
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Grubbs Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Grubbs 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 First Street over Grubbs Branch carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is First Street over Grubbs Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Grubbs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.