US Bridges

Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Madrid DR · Structure no. 142460AA0895001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Val Verde 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Verde Drive
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.01 MI E of Madrid DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68404, -97.70244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch built?

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

What condition is Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Val Verde Drive over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.