US Bridges

Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of US 71 · Structure no. 142270AA2400004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,203 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,203 ft (366.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKellam RD
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location1.7 MI S of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16527, -97.61011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,203 ft (366.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
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 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 March 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 1,203 ft (366.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Kellam RD over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.