US Bridges

S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Howard LN · Structure no. 142270AA9831001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Heatherwilde Blv
CrossesHarris Branch
Location0.4 MI N of Howard LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42477, -97.65745
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch built?

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

What condition is S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Heatherwilde Blv over Harris Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.