US Bridges

Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of IH 35 Wfr · Structure no. 141060B00985002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,186 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatton Street
CrossesWillow Springs Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of IH 35 Wfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87061, -97.94195
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic4,186 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton 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 Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek carry?

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

How long is Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Street over Willow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.