US Bridges

CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 157 · Structure no. 021270AA0570001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
686
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 515 Pct 3
CrossesReese Branch
Location0.1 MI W of FM 157
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51527, -97.11901
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2024)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese 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 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 515 Pct 3 over Reese Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.