US Bridges

SH 315 over Brantley Branch

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.1 Miles NE of FM 840 · Structure no. 102010046201021

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 315 over Brantley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 315 over Brantley Branch in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 315
CrossesBrantley Branch
Location0.1 Miles NE of FM 840
RouteState Highway 315
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02169, -94.61136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2020)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 315 over Brantley Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 315 over Brantley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 315 over Brantley Branch carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 315 over Brantley Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SH 315 over Brantley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.