US Bridges

E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of S Congress · Structure no. 142270B01005001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,428 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Monroe ST
CrossesBlunn Creek
Location0.35 MI E of S Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24609, -97.74479
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 inspectionMarch 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic2,428 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Monroe 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 Monroe ST over Blunn Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Monroe ST over Blunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.