US Bridges

Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek

Good

Madison County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of FM 39 · Structure no. 171540AA0211002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBundic LN (cr 211)
CrossesShepherd Creek
Location1.8 MI W of FM 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92531, -96.13874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bundic LN (cr 211) over Shepherd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.