US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270B05470001

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,859
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.20 MI S of SH 71
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24774, -97.89602
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,859 (2020)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Williamson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek carry?

About 1,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.