US Bridges

Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.90 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B02253001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,343
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,634 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpicewood Springs
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location1.90 MI SW of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42269, -97.79325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic4,343 (2015)
Projected traffic10,634 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spicewood Springs 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 Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 4,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spicewood Springs over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.