US Bridges

Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.16 MI NE of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA1215001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
159 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2036. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDelta Post DR
CrossesBranch of Decker Creek
Location0.16 MI NE of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24973, -97.58151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2036
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 Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Delta Post DR over Branch of Decker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.