US Bridges

Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI SE of Casting DR · Structure no. 142270M01494001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger is a steel culvert carrying Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRing DR
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger
Location0.03 MI SE of Casting DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34086, -97.52448
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 inspectionJune 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic398 by 2038
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 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 Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ring DR over Branch of Wilbarger?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.