US Bridges

Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA1184001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesImperial DR
CrossesElm Creek Branch
Location0.03 MI N of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26718, -97.62478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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 Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch 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 Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial DR over Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.