US Bridges

Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE Willow Wild DR · Structure no. 142270B05725001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cedar Lane
CrossesWells Branch
Location0.30 MI SE Willow Wild DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4041, -97.68169
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cedar Lane over Wells 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Cedar Lane over Wells Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.