SH 46 over Browns Creek
GoodKendall County, Texas · 1.77 MI E of Bus 87 · Structure no. 151310021506031
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,335
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Browns Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 15,335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,570 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SH 46 over Browns 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 46 over Browns Creek carry?
About 15,335 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.