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Braker LN over Drainage Ditch

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Travis County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA1590002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braker LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Braker LN over Drainage Ditch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBraker LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI E of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29356, -97.55666
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Braker LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braker LN over Drainage Ditch 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 Braker LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Braker LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Braker LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.