US Bridges

E Riverside DR over Willow Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Loop 275 · Structure no. 142270B01259012

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,674
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Riverside DR over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Riverside DR over Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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 7,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE Riverside DR
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Loop 275
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23733, -97.72553
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,674 (2020)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Riverside DR over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E Riverside DR over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Riverside DR over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Riverside DR over Willow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns E Riverside DR over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.