US Bridges

Hunters Trace over Quail Creek

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Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Rundberg LN · Structure no. 142270B02710001

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,134
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunters Trace over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hunters Trace over Quail Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 4,134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHunters Trace
CrossesQuail Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Rundberg LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36685, -97.71109
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,134 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 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$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunters Trace over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Hunters Trace 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 Hunters Trace over Quail Creek carry?

About 4,134 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hunters Trace over Quail Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hunters Trace over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.