US Bridges

Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.13 MI NW of Berkman DR · Structure no. 142270B00297001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,220
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,200 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarcliff Blvd
CrossesFort View Branch
Location0.13 MI NW of Berkman DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31495, -97.69429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,220 (2010)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch carry?

About 5,220 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Briarcliff Blvd over Fort View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.