SH 159 over Marek Branch

Fair Condition95 years old2,306 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyAustin
Location0.50 Mi E Of FM 1457
CarriesSH 159
CrossesMarek Branch
Coordinates29.97790, -96.53538

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Width69.2 ft (21.1 m)
Deck Area219.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,306 (2020)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130080040802011

Nearby Bridges

Fordtran Road over Draw 0.4 mi Good Marek RD over West Fork Mill Creek 1.6 mi Good FM 109 over West Mill Creek 2.1 mi Fair Schoenau RD over Skull Creek 2.2 mi Fair Schoenau RD over West Fork Mill Creek 2.3 mi Fair SH 159 over Ford Train Branch 2.4 mi Fair Post Oak Point RD over Draw 2.4 mi Good Meith RD over Post Oak Point Creek 2.7 mi Good FM 109 over Post Oak Point Creek 2.7 mi Fair Skull Creek RD over Skull Creek 3.2 mi Good