US Bridges

Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.23 MI E of Serene Hills · Structure no. 142270U03248001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFlint Rock Road
CrossesHurst Creek
Location0.23 MI E of Serene Hills
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33055, -97.99769
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Flint Rock Road over Hurst Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.