US Bridges

Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.08 MI S of Littig Road · Structure no. 142270AA1564502

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 34 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 Wilbarger Crk
Location1.08 MI S of Littig Road
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30471, -97.45572
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bitting School RD over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.