US Bridges

Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw

Good

Llano County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500B00210001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw is a concrete slab carrying Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 89 years old, older 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheffield Ave
CrossesNorth Fork Buttery Draw
Location0.10 MI E of SH 16
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75853, -98.67369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sheffield Ave over North Fork Buttery Draw?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.