US Bridges

Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW Centennial Trl · Structure no. 142270B07730001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek DR
CrossesBull Creek Branch
Location0.10 MI SW Centennial Trl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44606, -97.82303
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
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 Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Laurel Creek DR over Bull Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.