US Bridges

Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of RM 620 · Structure no. 142270B05740001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
377 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River is a concrete tee beam carrying Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Water Xing RD
CrossesColorado River
Location0.40 MI W of RM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38817, -97.91327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River 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 Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Low Water Xing RD over Colorado River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.