US Bridges

Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk

GoodClosed to traffic

Travis County, Texas · 1.08 MI S of Littig Road · Structure no. 142270AA1564002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk is a steel culvert carrying Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBitting School RD
CrossesBranch of Wilbager Crk
Location1.08 MI S of Littig Road
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30683, -97.45435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2020)
Projected traffic800 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 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 Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager 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 Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbager Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.