SH 21 WB over UP RR
Burleson County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 21 WB over UP RR in Burleson County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,655 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Burleson County rated good (59.1%); 2 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 259 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Mi SW of Brazos River |
| NBI structure number | 170260011603047 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Burleson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 21 over Davidson Creek | 1968 | 19,649 | Good |
| SH 21 over Porters Creek | 1968 | 16,349 | Fair |
| SH 21 over Drainage Ditch | 2007 | 15,418 | Good |
| SH 21 over Greens Creek | 1964 | 15,418 | Fair |
| SH 21 over Small Creek | 1936 | 14,244 | Good |
| SH 36 over Thompson Creek | 1937 | 10,403 | Good |
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