US Bridges

Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Elder Way · Structure no. 142460E04125001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,750 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMimosa Trail
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.40 MI E of Elder Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50559, -97.64923
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2010)
Projected traffic5,750 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 Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mimosa Trail 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 Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mimosa Trail over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.