US Bridges

Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.70 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1548001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbert Voelker RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.70 MI SE of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33562, -97.44012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks3%
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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Voelker RD over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Voelker RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.