US Bridges

Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Lake Crk Pk · Structure no. 142460B02504001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeerbrook Trail
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Lake Crk Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4571, -97.80874
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2020)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerbrook Trail 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 Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Deerbrook Trail over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.