US Bridges

Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of SW Alsbury · Structure no. 021270DD0624001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCandler DR
CrossesTrib Shannon Creek
Location0.40 MI S of SW Alsbury
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5291, -97.36494
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Candler DR over Trib Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.