US Bridges

Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270AA2330001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,990
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Wells Branch Pkwy 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 5 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 27,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,186 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Branch Pkwy
CrossesWells Branch
Location0.35 MI SW of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43764, -97.67308
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,990 (2018)
Projected traffic39,186 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch built?

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

What condition is Wells Branch Pkwy 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 Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch carry?

About 27,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Branch Pkwy over Wells Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.