US Bridges

Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 71 · Structure no. 142270AA2400001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,016
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,016 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKellam RD
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18314, -97.60081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,016 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellam 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 Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 3,016 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.