US Bridges

Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of Great Hills · Structure no. 142270B05600001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,505
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch is a concrete slab carrying Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRain Creek Pkwy
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location0.65 MI NW of Great Hills
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39931, -97.76308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2020)
Projected traffic4,616 by 2042
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 Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rain Creek Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.