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Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.47 MI SE of FM 1374 · Structure no. 172360B00290002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location1.47 MI SE of FM 1374
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67772, -95.53663
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem Pkwy 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 Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Veterans Mem Pkwy over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.