US Bridges

Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of Slaughter LN · Structure no. 142270313601119

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 31 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 10,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,220 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1 NB
CrossesNorth Branch Danz Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Slaughter LN
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17719, -97.88394
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,870 (2013)
Projected traffic15,220 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz 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 Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek carry?

About 10,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 NB over North Branch Danz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.