US Bridges

FM 734 WB over Harris Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 4.65 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270341703024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 734 WB over Harris Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 734 WB over Harris Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,020 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 734 WB
CrossesHarris Branch
Location4.65 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 734
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36935, -97.6166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,730 (2013)
Projected traffic15,020 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 734 WB over Harris Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 734 WB over Harris 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 734 WB over Harris Branch carry?

About 10,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 WB over Harris Branch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 734 WB over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.