US Bridges

A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.58 MI S of Gattis Schl · Structure no. 142460E00048003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,610
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,690 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA W Grimes Blvd
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.58 MI S of Gattis Schl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49082, -97.65143
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,610 (2010)
Projected traffic22,690 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is A W Grimes Blvd over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch carry?

About 12,610 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns A W Grimes Blvd over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.