US Bridges

Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.57 MI East of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B02021004

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 2,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNuckols Crossing R
CrossesOnion Creek Draw
Location1.57 MI East of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1586, -97.7565
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 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 Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nuckols Crossing R over Onion Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.