US Bridges

West Lake Drive over Bull Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460C00345003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lake Drive over Bull Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Lake Drive over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lake Drive
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.3 MI W of SH 95
RouteCity Street 514
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58199, -97.41522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2010)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Lake Drive over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lake Drive over Bull 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 West Lake Drive over Bull Branch carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is West Lake Drive over Bull Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Lake Drive over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.