US Bridges

County Line RD over Elm Creek

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Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1545002

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line RD over Elm Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.25 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34873, -97.41421
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Line RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.