US Bridges

Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Lake Crk Pk · Structure no. 142460B00977001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMellow Meadows RD
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.01 MI W of Lake Crk Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46012, -97.79836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2020)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2040
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

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 Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mellow Meadows RD over Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mellow Meadows RD over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.