US Bridges

Lois LN over Andrews Branch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.17 MI E of Dacy LN · Structure no. 141060AA9873001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
175 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois LN over Andrews Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lois LN over Andrews Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLois LN
CrossesAndrews Branch
Location0.17 MI E of Dacy LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03788, -97.82492
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lois LN over Andrews Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lois LN over Andrews 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lois LN over Andrews Branch carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lois LN over Andrews Branch?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lois LN over Andrews Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.