US Bridges

SH 198 over Buck Branch

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 6.45 MI SW of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340044301015

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 198 over Buck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 198 over Buck Branch in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 4,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 198
CrossesBuck Branch
Location6.45 MI SW of SH 64
RouteState Highway 198
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48339, -95.92921
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,559 (2023)
Projected traffic4,460 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 198 over Buck Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 198 over Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 198 over Buck Branch carry?

About 4,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 198 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 198 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.