US Bridges

Wells RD over Willow Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of FM 1100 · Structure no. 142270AA1519004

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells RD over Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWells RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.00 MI NE of FM 1100
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40441, -97.42587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wells RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.