US Bridges

Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA0416003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,040 by 2027. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzhugh RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location2.0 MI NW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23305, -97.98521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzhugh RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.