US Bridges

CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of Renfro ST · Structure no. 021270AA0528001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,526
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,526 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 528 - Pct 3
CrossesValley Branch
Location2.8 MI NE of Renfro ST
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52985, -97.21724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,526 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch carry?

About 1,526 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 528 - Pct 3 over Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.