US Bridges

Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Brodie Lane · Structure no. 142270AA2398001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,194
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,220 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCapistrano Trail
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location0.40 MI W of Brodie Lane
RouteCounty Highway 2398
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17069, -97.86616
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2020)
Projected traffic3,220 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 Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capistrano Trail over Slaughter 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 Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Capistrano Trail over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.