US Bridges

ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 142270B05715001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Merryn RD
CrossesDeker Creek
Location1.4 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34716, -97.61794
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 above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic958 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Merryn RD over Deker 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 ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns ST Merryn RD over Deker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.