US Bridges

Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.68 MI NW of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA0956001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
111 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTiermo DR
CrossesBranch of Decker Creek
Location0.68 MI NW of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25962, -97.58927
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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 Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker 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 Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Tiermo DR over Branch of Decker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.