US Bridges

Parkfield DR over Quail Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of Kramer Lane · Structure no. 142270B02012002

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkfield DR over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parkfield DR over Quail Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 53 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 7,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkfield DR
CrossesQuail Creek
Location1.40 MI S of Kramer Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36538, -97.70758
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2010)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkfield DR over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Parkfield DR over Quail 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 Parkfield DR over Quail Creek carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Parkfield DR over Quail Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Parkfield DR over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.