US Bridges

Dessau RD over Harris Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of FM 1825 · Structure no. 142270AA1462005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
119 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
30,093
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD over Harris Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dessau RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDessau RD
CrossesHarris Branch
Location2.4 MI S of FM 1825
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40862, -97.6354
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,093 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dessau RD over Harris Branch built?

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

What condition is Dessau RD over Harris 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD over Harris Branch carry?

About 30,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dessau RD over Harris Branch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Dessau RD over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.