US Bridges

Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270AA2100001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoss RD
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location0.15 MI S of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18537, -97.6095
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross RD over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Ross RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.