US Bridges

W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S 1st ST · Structure no. 142270B00534001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 793 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Elizabeth ST
CrossesE Bouldin Creek
Location0.05 MI E of S 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24989, -97.75395
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin 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 W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W Elizabeth ST over E Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.