US Bridges

Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.39 MI W of Escala DR · Structure no. 142270AA1819003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,653
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch 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 2,653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,840 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Creek Blvd
CrossesShort Spring Branch
Location0.39 MI W of Escala DR
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27792, -97.86747
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2019)
Projected traffic2,840 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch 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 Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lost Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.