US Bridges

Montopolis DR over Carson Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270B01011001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,367
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montopolis DR over Carson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montopolis DR over Carson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 25,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,514 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontopolis DR
CrossesCarson Creek
Location0.05 MI S of SH 71
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21162, -97.71283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,367 (2015)
Projected traffic35,514 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montopolis DR over Carson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montopolis DR over Carson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Montopolis DR over Carson Creek carry?

About 25,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montopolis DR over Carson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Montopolis DR over Carson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.