US Bridges

Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.14 MI NW of IH 35 Wfr · Structure no. 141060B00985003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,186 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatton ST
CrossesWillow Springs Creek Rel
Location0.14 MI NW of IH 35 Wfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87068, -97.942
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel 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 ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel carry?

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

How long is Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Patton ST over Willow Springs Creek Rel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.