US Bridges

Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of S Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01260003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,877
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin 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 1,877 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside DR EB
CrossesW Bouldin Creek
Location0.15 MI E of S Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26374, -97.75491
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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin 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 Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR EB over W Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.