US Bridges

Imperial DR over Elm Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA1184002

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial DR over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Imperial DR over Elm Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesImperial DR
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27409, -97.62015
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Imperial DR over Elm Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Imperial DR over Elm Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial DR over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.