US Bridges

Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of S Congress · Structure no. 142270B05001007

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,915
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 33,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,500 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSlaughter LN
CrossesNichols Branch
Location0.65 MI W of S Congress
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17046, -97.79716
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 within limits of footing or piles
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,915 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Slaughter LN over Nichols 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 Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch carry?

About 33,915 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Slaughter LN over Nichols Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.