US Bridges

Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.37 MI E of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01080009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,340
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Springs DR
CrossesTannehill Branch
Location0.37 MI E of Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27369, -97.69183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,340 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Springs DR over Tannehill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch carry?

About 8,340 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Springs DR over Tannehill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.