US Bridges

Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.0 MI NW of Jeddo Road · Structure no. 140110AA0328001

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCistern Road
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Jeddo Road
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85856, -97.24027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cistern Road over Live Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cistern Road over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.