US Bridges

Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01388022

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,050
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 79 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 9,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,860 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale RD
CrossesTannehill Branch
Location0.5 MI NE of Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27169, -97.69164
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2010)
Projected traffic10,860 by 2032
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 Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Springdale RD 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 Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale RD over Tannehill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.