US Bridges

Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of City Park RD · Structure no. 142270AA1853001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlen Lake DR
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.35 MI W of City Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35588, -97.83858
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Lake DR over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Glen Lake DR over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.