US Bridges

Pecan ST over Hog Branch

Poor

Washington County, Texas · 0.68 MI W of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390LD1213001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan ST over Hog Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pecan ST over Hog Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan ST
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.68 MI W of FM 577
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1625, -96.39173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Pecan ST over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pecan ST over Hog Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pecan ST over Hog Branch carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pecan ST over Hog Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan ST over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.