US Bridges

Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 1750 · Structure no. 082210AA0111001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesColony Hill RD
CrossesLytle Creek
Location1.6 MI E of FM 1750
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37221, -99.68159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2020)
Projected traffic542 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony Hill RD over Lytle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Hill RD over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.