US Bridges

RM 783 over Nott Branch

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 7.70 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 140870113501011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,718
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 783 over Nott Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 783 over Nott Branch in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 783
CrossesNott Branch
Location7.70 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 783
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20141, -99.21841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2020)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 783 over Nott Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 783 over Nott 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 783 over Nott Branch carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RM 783 over Nott Branch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RM 783 over Nott Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.