US Bridges

Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B02927001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,831
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northgate Blvd over Quail 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 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 7,831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthgate Blvd
CrossesQuail Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37044, -97.71659
Functional classUrban Local

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
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,831 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek built?

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

What condition is Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek 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 Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek carry?

About 7,831 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Northgate Blvd over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.