US Bridges

Tristam DR over Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.08 MI N Ann Showers DR · Structure no. 142270AA0862001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
92 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tristam DR over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tristam DR over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTristam DR
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.08 MI N Ann Showers DR
RouteCounty Highway 862
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27972, -97.47607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tristam DR over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tristam DR over Dry Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tristam DR over Dry Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tristam DR over Dry Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tristam DR over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.