US Bridges

Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.18 MI NE of FM 734 · Structure no. 142460B02431001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSpectrum DR
CrossesDavis Spring Branch
Location0.18 MI NE of FM 734
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48275, -97.76415
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spectrum DR over Davis Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Spectrum DR over Davis Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.