US Bridges

Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Lively Ranch · Structure no. 142460AA1210002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFour Waters Loop
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Lively Ranch
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62165, -97.7963
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Four Waters Loop over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.