US Bridges

Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.17 MI S of LA Crosse Av · Structure no. 142270B05490001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDahlgreen RD
CrossesVelaway Creek
Location0.17 MI S of LA Crosse Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1901, -97.88057
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 inspectionApril 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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
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 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 Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlgreen RD over Velaway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Dahlgreen RD over Velaway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.