US Bridges

Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of C/L · Structure no. 142270AA1498001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,374
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,374 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHodde Lane
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger Crk
Location1.30 MI SW of C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46334, -97.55087
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,374 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk 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 Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk carry?

About 3,374 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hodde Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.