US Bridges

Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 3177 · Structure no. 142270AA1179001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHidden West Blvd
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.15 MI W of FM 3177
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28718, -97.63316
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden West Blvd over Elm 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden West Blvd over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.