US Bridges

Burnet RD over Hancock Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B00323005

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,401
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnet RD over Hancock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burnet RD over Hancock Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 86 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 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,945 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurnet RD
CrossesHancock Creek
Location3.5 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32467, -97.73955
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2020)
Projected traffic14,945 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnet RD over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Burnet RD over Hancock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Burnet RD over Hancock Creek carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burnet RD over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Burnet RD over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.