US Bridges

East Pease Ave over Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of SH 19/US 287 · Structure no. 111140B00470001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Pease Ave over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Pease Ave over Town Branch in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Pease Ave
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.4 MI W of SH 19/US 287
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32258, -95.46447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2024)
Projected traffic566 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Pease Ave over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Pease Ave over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does East Pease Ave over Town Branch carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Pease Ave over Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns East Pease Ave over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.