US Bridges

E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of S 1st ST · Structure no. 142270B00895001

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 109 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 1,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,470 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Live Oak ST
CrossesBlunn Creek
Location0.75 MI E of S 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23973, -97.74753
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2020)
Projected traffic4,470 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is E Live Oak ST over Blunn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns E Live Oak ST over Blunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.