US Bridges

Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of S Congress · Structure no. 142270B01593001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,787
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,830 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodland Ave
CrossesBlunn Creek
Location0.40 MI E of S Congress
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2446, -97.74462
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2020)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Ave 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 Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Ave over Blunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.