US Bridges

LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1460 · Structure no. 142460AA8550001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Conterra Blvd
CrossesSmith Branch
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1460
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59557, -97.66741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LA Conterra Blvd over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.