US Bridges

Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270AA1074001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,537
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPedernales Summit
CrossesBranch of Bee Creek
Location0.02 MI S of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32843, -98.02094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,537 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek carry?

About 2,537 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pedernales Summit over Branch of Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.