US Bridges

Wells School RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Wells Road · Structure no. 142270AA1528001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells School RD over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wells School RD over Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWells School RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Wells Road
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38774, -97.443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells School RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wells School RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wells School RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.