US Bridges

Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.36 MI W of Riverside DR · Structure no. 142270B07045002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMetro Center DR
CrossesCarson Creek Relief
Location0.36 MI W of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2135, -97.69439
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief 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 Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Metro Center DR over Carson Creek Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.