US Bridges

Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 3177 · Structure no. 142270B01770001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLindel Lane
CrossesBranch of Decker Creek
Location0.30 MI E of FM 3177
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32605, -97.59935
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 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 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker 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 Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lindel Lane over Branch of Decker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.