US Bridges

Pearce Lane over Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.20 MI SE of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA1692005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
206 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearce Lane over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearce Lane over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,922 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2027. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPearce Lane
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.20 MI SE of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16539, -97.61465
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2015)
Projected traffic660 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearce Lane over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearce Lane over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pearce Lane over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pearce Lane over Dry Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pearce Lane over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.