US Bridges

Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of Slaughter LN · Structure no. 142270AA0212002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,827
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 13,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2027. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrodie Lane
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Slaughter LN
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16911, -97.8598
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,827 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brodie Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 13,827 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brodie Lane over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.