US Bridges

S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060B00665001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,489
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,489 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Lbj DR
CrossesWillow Springs Creek
Location0.10 MI N of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87214, -97.93833
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,489 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2034
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lbj DR over Willow Springs 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 S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek carry?

About 2,489 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S Lbj DR over Willow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.