US Bridges

S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Blockhouse DR · Structure no. 142460AA0705001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
122 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,732
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,732 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,300 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Blockhouse DR
CrossesBlockhouse Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Blockhouse DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5408, -97.8345
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,732 (2020)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2036
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek carry?

About 4,732 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S Blockhouse DR over Blockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.