US Bridges

Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Manor RD · Structure no. 142270B01704001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLovell DR
CrossesTannehill Branch
Location0.15 MI SE of Manor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29174, -97.68762
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
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2020)
Projected traffic100 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovell 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 Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lovell DR over Tannehill Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.