US Bridges

FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 5.5 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270268901005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,033
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34,033 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,646 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2304
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location5.5 MI S of US 290
RouteState Highway 2304
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16203, -97.83208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,033 (2022)
Projected traffic47,646 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2304 over Slaughter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 34,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2304 over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.