US Bridges

LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270B05500002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, 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 2,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,220 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA Crosse Ave
CrossesVelaway Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Loop 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18702, -97.8715
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
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2010)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek built?

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

What condition is LA Crosse Ave 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 LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns LA Crosse Ave over Velaway Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.