US Bridges

River RD over Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 142270AA1691001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River RD over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 942 by 2027. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.50 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 401
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18877, -97.51738
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2020)
Projected traffic942 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 River RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Dry Creek 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 River RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is River RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.