US Bridges

Littig RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Ballerstedt · Structure no. 142270AA1558005

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littig RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Littig RD over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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 712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLittig RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Ballerstedt
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32159, -97.4567
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littig RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Littig 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 Littig RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Littig RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Littig RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.