US Bridges

Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Slaughter LN · Structure no. 142270B05780004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
211 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
5,493
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEscarpment Blvd
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Slaughter LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19649, -97.88019
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 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 traffic5,493 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
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 Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Escarpment Blvd over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.