US Bridges

Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110AA0167001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLincoln Lake RD
CrossesBluff Creek
Location0.65 MI N of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23703, -97.08583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Lake RD over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.