US Bridges

W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Burnet RD · Structure no. 142270B01060013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,255
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,957 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW North Loop Blvd
CrossesHancock Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Burnet RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32557, -97.73877
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2020)
Projected traffic5,957 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W North Loop Blvd over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.