US Bridges

Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Springdale · Structure no. 142270B01145001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch is a concrete slab carrying Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan Springs RD
CrossesFort View Branch
Location0.25 MI W of Springdale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29208, -97.68306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Springs RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Springs RD over Fort View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.