US Bridges

Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Heatherwilde · Structure no. 142270AA2330002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Branch Pkwy
CrossesHarris Branch Trib
Location0.6 MI E of Heatherwilde
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42869, -97.64479
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Branch Pkwy over Harris Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.