US Bridges

Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch

Good

Walker County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Lonestar RD · Structure no. 172360AA5695001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFeldspar Lane
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location0.6 MI N of Lonestar RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64028, -95.54167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feldspar Lane over Prairie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Feldspar Lane over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.