US Bridges

W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib

FairPosted for load

Navarro County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of SH 22 · Structure no. 181750B01295001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 13th Ave
CrossesMesquite Branch Trib
Location0.10 MI SW of SH 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08439, -96.46595
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 13th Ave over Mesquite Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.