US Bridges

Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough

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Travis County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Westlake DR · Structure no. 142270B05550501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough is a steel other carrying Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChannel RD
CrossesRocky Cliff Slough
Location0.80 MI N of Westlake DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34201, -97.78943
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Channel RD over Rocky Cliff Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.