US Bridges

Linden RD over Maha Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of Pearce LN · Structure no. 142270AA1745501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,053 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden RD over Maha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden RD over Maha Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 1,053 ft (321.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden RD
CrossesMaha Creek
Location1.10 MI SW of Pearce LN
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13273, -97.59013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,053 ft (321.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Linden RD over Maha Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden RD over Maha 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 Linden RD over Maha Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Linden RD over Maha Creek?

The structure is 1,053 ft (321.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Linden RD over Maha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.