US Bridges

SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek

Fair

Real County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 071930020106008

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41
CrossesBranch of Paint Creek
Location5.3 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 41
CountyReal County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05977, -99.78109
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2020)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41 over Branch of Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.