US Bridges

Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Exposition · Structure no. 142270B00283001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Ave
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Exposition
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29471, -97.76068
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic540 by 2034
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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Ave over Johnson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Ave over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.