US Bridges

E 4th Street over Drainage

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460020404013

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 4th Street over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying E 4th Street over Drainage in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 102 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesE 4th Street
CrossesDrainage
Location0.95 MI E of SH 95
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57402, -97.39417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E 4th Street over Drainage built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is E 4th Street over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E 4th Street over Drainage carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 4th Street over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns E 4th Street over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.