US Bridges

Loyola LN over Elm Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.12 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01759005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,324
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loyola LN over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loyola LN over Elm Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 13,324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoyola LN
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.12 MI E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29173, -97.62891
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,324 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Loyola LN over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loyola LN over Elm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loyola LN over Elm Creek carry?

About 13,324 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Loyola LN over Elm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Loyola LN over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.