US Bridges

Abner Road over Anthony Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.38 MI NW of FM 2728 · Structure no. 181300AA0235001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abner Road over Anthony Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Abner Road over Anthony Branch in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAbner Road
CrossesAnthony Branch
Location1.38 MI NW of FM 2728
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66871, -96.24064
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Abner Road over Anthony Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abner Road over Anthony 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Abner Road over Anthony Branch carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Abner Road over Anthony Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Abner Road over Anthony Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.