US Bridges

Wells School RD over Little Willow Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Manda Road · Structure no. 142270AA1528002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells School RD over Little Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wells School RD over Little 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 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWells School RD
CrossesLittle Willow Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Manda Road
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39455, -97.45694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells School RD over Little Willow Creek built?

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

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

About 258 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wells School RD over Little Willow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wells School RD over Little Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.