US Bridges

Ave L over Branch

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Knupple · Structure no. 201010B00190001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave L over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ave L over Branch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve L
CrossesBranch
Location0.30 MI E of Knupple
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3429, -94.16752
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2021)
Projected traffic813 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave L over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave L 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 Ave L over Branch carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave L over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Ave L over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.