US Bridges

SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.5 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270120005061

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 45SE Ebml
CrossesMaha Creek Tributary
Location3.5 MI SE of IH 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09179, -97.75479
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 45SE Ebml over Maha Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.