US Bridges

Wolf Lane over Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270AA1692002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
189 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,979
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Lane over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Lane over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2027. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWolf Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.85 MI S of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1721, -97.54746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Lane over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Lane 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 Wolf Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.