US Bridges

Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Manor RD · Structure no. 142270B01533001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,620 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWellington DR
CrossesEast Fort View Branch
Location0.65 MI N of Manor RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30968, -97.6874
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2020)
Projected traffic2,620 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington DR over East 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington DR over East Fort View Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.