US Bridges

Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of IH 35 NB FR · Structure no. 142460E01167001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,104
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 40 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDell Way
CrossesDry Creek Branch
Location0.45 MI E of IH 35 NB FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48709, -97.66832
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
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2020)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Dell Way 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 Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Dell Way over Dry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.