US Bridges

CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.29 MI N of Zapalac RD · Structure no. 140110AA0315002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 315 (jones St)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.29 MI N of Zapalac RD
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98163, -97.16396
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 315 (jones St) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.