US Bridges

Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Northgate Blv · Structure no. 142270B02675001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColony Creek DR
CrossesColony Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Northgate Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36663, -97.71167
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony Creek DR over Colony 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 Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Creek DR over Colony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.