US Bridges

Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of ST Johns · Structure no. 142270B00265001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,982
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,982 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlessing Ave
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.15 MI N of ST Johns
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33094, -97.6937
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blessing Ave over Buttermilk 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 Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Blessing Ave over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.