US Bridges

Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Pleasant Grn · Structure no. 132350B00178001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch in Victoria 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarver Ctr Entrnce
CrossesJim Branch
Location0.1 MI SE of Pleasant Grn
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77434, -96.97651
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2022)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch built?

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

What condition is Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Carver Ctr Entrnce over Jim Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.