US Bridges

Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch

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Medina County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1250 · Structure no. 151630D00270002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,845
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue U
CrossesLittle Live Oak Branch
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1250
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33771, -99.15041
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2020)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch 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 Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue U over Little Live Oak Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.