US Bridges

Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA1692006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,073
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,073 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPearce Lane
CrossesBranch of Onion Creek
Location0.45 MI E of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17748, -97.64002
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,073 (2015)
Projected traffic700 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek carry?

About 7,073 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pearce Lane over Branch of Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.