US Bridges

Biscamp RD over Branch

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010AA0240001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biscamp RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Biscamp RD over Branch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBiscamp RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.80 MI W of FM 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40942, -94.1921
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2019)
Projected traffic452 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biscamp RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biscamp RD over 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 Biscamp RD over Branch carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Biscamp RD over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Biscamp RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.