US Bridges

Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of West Gate · Structure no. 142270B03047001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerkett DR
CrossesWilliamson Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI SE of West Gate
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21463, -97.81312
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Berkett DR over Williamson Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.