US Bridges

Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of CR 283 · Structure no. 131210AA0284001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBudd RD (cr 284)
CrossesStem Branch
Location0.5 MI S of CR 283
RouteCounty Highway 284
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13228, -96.72889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Budd RD (cr 284) over Stem Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.