US Bridges

Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of IH35 · Structure no. 142270AA2000002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,032 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughter LN EB
CrossesOnion Creek & Brandt RD
Location1.00 MI SE of IH35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15747, -97.7753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,032 ft (314.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2020)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD 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 Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD?

The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Slaughter LN EB over Onion Creek & Brandt RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.