US Bridges

Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 0.2 MI South of US 67 · Structure no. 022130B00165001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch is a concrete slab carrying Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 103 years old, older 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Zant Rd/Cr 312
CrossesWheeler Branch
Location0.2 MI South of US 67
RouteCity Street 312
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24397, -97.74174
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic680 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Van Zant Rd/Cr 312 over Wheeler Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.