US Bridges

Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 27 · Structure no. 151330AA0110001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall Branch RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.35 MI N of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11671, -99.28827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

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 Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Branch RD over Fall 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Branch RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.