US Bridges

SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270044006093

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
840 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,033 by 2030. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 NB Ml
CrossesDecker Creek
Location1.1 MI S of FM 973
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27551, -97.58824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2010)
Projected traffic18,033 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 NB Ml over Decker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB Ml over Decker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.