US Bridges

Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.37 MI SW Hunters Bend · Structure no. 142270AA2906001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAustins Colony Blv
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.37 MI SW Hunters Bend
RouteCounty Highway 2906
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23551, -97.58897
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2036
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 Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Austins Colony Blv over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.