US Bridges

Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1534001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBois Darc Lane
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger Crk
Location1.60 MI NE of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36971, -97.506
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2020)
Projected traffic200 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.