US Bridges

School House LN over Pecan Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Lake Creek · Structure no. 142460B01337001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House LN over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying School House LN over Pecan Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchool House LN
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of Lake Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4581, -97.80428
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic304 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 School House LN over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House LN over Pecan 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 School House LN over Pecan Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is School House LN over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns School House LN over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.