US Bridges

Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Pinnacle RD · Structure no. 142270AA1626001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSilver Hill DR
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location0.20 MI N of Pinnacle RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27593, -97.80912
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Hill DR over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.