US Bridges

Indian Trail over Johnson Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Exposition · Structure no. 142270B00762001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Trail over Johnson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 455 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Exposition
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29392, -97.76105
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2020)
Projected traffic455 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail over Johnson Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Indian Trail over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.