US Bridges

Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 1185 · Structure no. 140280AA0154002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Lytton Springs
CrossesDry Creek Branch
Location1.30 MI SW of FM 1185
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94545, -97.66146
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lytton Springs over Dry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.