US Bridges

Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Kelly LN · Structure no. 142270G00300001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMurchison Ridge TR
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger Crk
Location0.15 MI N of Kelly LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47109, -97.58757
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 inspectionApril 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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 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 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 Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Murchison Ridge TR over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.