US Bridges

Thaxton RD over Marble Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of FM 1625 · Structure no. 142270AA1814501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,131
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thaxton RD over Marble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thaxton RD over Marble Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2027. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThaxton RD
CrossesMarble Creek
Location2.70 MI W of FM 1625
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15406, -97.73469
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2027
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 Thaxton RD over Marble Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thaxton RD over Marble 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 Thaxton RD over Marble Creek carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thaxton RD over Marble Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Thaxton RD over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.