US Bridges

Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Sequoia TR W · Structure no. 142460AA0889001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 400 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEsparada Drive E
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Sequoia TR W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68382, -97.69462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esparada Drive E over Pecan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Esparada Drive E over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.