US Bridges

Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Pond Wood RD · Structure no. 142460AA1320001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,663 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCopper Creek DR
CrossesPond Springs Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Pond Wood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45764, -97.78876
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Copper Creek DR over Pond Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.