US Bridges

Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Wells Port DR · Structure no. 142270AA2315001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
959
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlpha Collier DR
CrossesWells Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Wells Port DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44473, -97.67993
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2020)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Alpha Collier DR over Wells Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.