US Bridges

FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of Wells Branch · Structure no. 142270001513411

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 37 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 51,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,310 by 2036. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 734 (parmer Ln)
CrossesIH 35
Location2.3 MI S of Wells Branch
RouteState Highway 734
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4079, -97.67455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,650 (2016)
Projected traffic72,310 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35 carry?

About 51,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FM 734 (parmer Ln) over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.