US Bridges

Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of IH 35 SB FR · Structure no. 141060B00366001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllis Street
CrossesWillow Springs Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of IH 35 SB FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86834, -97.94624
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Street over Willow Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Street over Willow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.