SH 159 over Muddy Branch

Fair Condition98 years old5,224 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyAustin
Location5.15 Mi NE Of FM 529
CarriesSH 159
CrossesMuddy Branch
Coordinates29.99938, -96.18959

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length98.1 ft (29.9 m)
Max Span14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area421.6 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1958)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,224 (2020)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130080040901004

Nearby Bridges

Stalbaum RD over Ives Creek 0.2 mi Good SH 159 over Ivys Creek 0.5 mi Fair Ives Creek Road over Ives Creek 0.6 mi Good Langberg RD over Ives Creek 0.7 mi Good E Ueckert RD over Ives Creek 1.2 mi Good SH 159 over Draw 1.6 mi Fair Wiese RD over Ives Creek 1.7 mi Good Lake RD over Ives Creek 2.1 mi Good SH 159 over Clear Creek 2.3 mi Good Lake RD over Draw 2.4 mi Good