US Bridges

Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B01462006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,784
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22,784 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDessau RD
CrossesFerguson Creek
Location1.3 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36453, -97.66854
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic22,784 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dessau RD over Ferguson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek carry?

About 22,784 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Dessau RD over Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.