US Bridges

Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 620 · Structure no. 142270B07015001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch 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 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoulder LN
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location0.75 MI E of FM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43904, -97.82215
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2020)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Boulder LN 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 Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Boulder LN over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.