US Bridges

Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.01 MI NE of Parten Rch · Structure no. 141060AA1010003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwo Creeks Lane
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.01 MI NE of Parten Rch
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15682, -97.97888
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Two Creeks Lane over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Two Creeks Lane over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.