US Bridges

Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Nevada ST · Structure no. 141060B00281001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCastle Creek DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.04 MI W of Nevada ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88884, -97.96804
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
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 Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Castle Creek DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.