US Bridges

Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of CR 332 · Structure no. 142460AA0079001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBedford Falls LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI W of CR 332
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81385, -97.59508
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic161 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Falls LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.