US Bridges

Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 620 · Structure no. 142270U00175001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,354
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeway Blvd 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 7,354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeway Blvd
CrossesYaupon Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35671, -97.96999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,354 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek built?

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

What condition is Lakeway Blvd 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 Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek carry?

About 7,354 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeway Blvd over Yaupon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.