US Bridges

Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI W Edgerton Cove · Structure no. 142270AA0421001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestminster Glen
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.03 MI W Edgerton Cove
RouteCounty Highway 421
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36512, -97.83916
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westminster Glen over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Westminster Glen over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.