US Bridges

Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 1100 · Structure no. 142270AA1519003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWells RD
CrossesBranch of Willow Creek
Location1.0 MI N of FM 1100
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39051, -97.43454
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek 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 Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Branch of Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.