US Bridges

Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of Lakeway Blv · Structure no. 142270U00089001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Lake Drive
CrossesYaupon Creek
Location0.85 MI NE of Lakeway Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35943, -97.96962
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Duck Lake Drive over Yaupon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.