US Bridges

Candler DR over Shannon Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of SW Alsbury · Structure no. 021270DD0624002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candler DR over Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candler DR over Shannon Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCandler DR
CrossesShannon Creek
Location0.80 MI S of SW Alsbury
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52432, -97.36467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 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 Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candler DR over 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 Shannon Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Candler DR over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Candler DR over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.