US Bridges

FM 685 over SH 130 Toll

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270044006063

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 685 over SH 130 Toll is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 685 over SH 130 Toll in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,070 by 2036. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 685
CrossesSH 130 Toll
Location0.60 MI S of SH 45
RouteState Highway 685
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46479, -97.59399
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic55,070 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 685 over SH 130 Toll built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 685 over SH 130 Toll 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 685 over SH 130 Toll carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 685 over SH 130 Toll?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 685 over SH 130 Toll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.