US Bridges

Houston ST over Hancock Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Burnet RD · Structure no. 142270B00756001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,853
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston ST over Hancock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Houston ST over Hancock Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston ST
CrossesHancock Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Burnet RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32722, -97.73623
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 inspectionFebruary 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 length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,853 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston ST over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston ST 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 Houston ST over Hancock Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Houston ST over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Houston ST over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.