US Bridges

Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270M01494002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRing Road
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger Crk
Location0.3 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34556, -97.53833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic398 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ring Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ring Road over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.