US Bridges

E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B01097006

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,404
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 27,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,885 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Oltorf ST
CrossesBlunn Creek
Location0.50 MI W of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2366, -97.7479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,404 (2014)
Projected traffic32,885 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Oltorf ST over Blunn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek carry?

About 27,404 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Oltorf ST over Blunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.