US Bridges

Heflin LN over Fort View Branch

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Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00714001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,040
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heflin LN over Fort View Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heflin LN over Fort View Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeflin LN
CrossesFort View Branch
Location0.30 MI SE of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2835, -97.67828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
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 Heflin LN over Fort View Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heflin LN over Fort View 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Heflin LN over Fort View Branch carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Heflin LN over Fort View Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Heflin LN over Fort View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.