US Bridges

Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch

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Williamson County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Madrid DR · Structure no. 142460AA0894001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Malaga Drive 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMalaga Drive
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.03 MI E of Madrid DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68315, -97.70369
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 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 Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch built?

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

What condition is Malaga Drive 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 Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Malaga Drive over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.