US Bridges

Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Anderson Mll · Structure no. 142270B07020001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,051
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,671 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpicewood Pkwy
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location1.00 MI S of Anderson Mll
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43813, -97.79852
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2020)
Projected traffic5,671 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spicewood 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 Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Spicewood Pkwy over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.