US Bridges

Elroy RD over Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.21 MI SE of Mcangus RD · Structure no. 142270AA1742501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,502 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elroy RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elroy RD over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesElroy RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.21 MI SE of Mcangus RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15148, -97.63454
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,502 ft (457.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elroy RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elroy 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 Elroy RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elroy RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 1,502 ft (457.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Elroy RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.