US Bridges

NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460D02175001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,840
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 4,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,260 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Inner Loop
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of FM 971
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66497, -97.65433
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,840 (2010)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch carry?

About 4,840 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NE Inner Loop over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.