US Bridges

Dunlap RD over Elm Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA1587001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap RD over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dunlap RD over Elm Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDunlap RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.70 MI S of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22685, -97.57451
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dunlap RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunlap 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 Dunlap RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dunlap RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.