US Bridges

Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Loop 384 · Structure no. 142460E00455001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,010
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,650 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGattis School RD
CrossesDry Creek Branch
Location0.75 MI E of Loop 384
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49632, -97.66339
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,010 (2010)
Projected traffic16,650 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gattis School RD over Dry Creek 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 Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch carry?

About 16,010 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Gattis School RD over Dry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.