US Bridges

Lupine LN over Town Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of N Cherry ST · Structure no. 140870LJ4325001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lupine LN over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lupine LN over Town Creek in Gillespie 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLupine LN
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.05 MI E of N Cherry ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29368, -98.87517
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic172 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lupine LN over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Lupine LN over Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lupine LN over Town Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lupine LN over Town Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lupine LN over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.