US Bridges

Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE Spring Hollow · Structure no. 142270B01920001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Lake DR
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI SE Spring Hollow
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43701, -97.79363
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spring Lake DR over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.