US Bridges

Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Anderson Mil · Structure no. 142460B04165001

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 22 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,472 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPond Springs RD
CrossesRetention Drain
Location0.6 MI SE of Anderson Mil
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44456, -97.77737
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2020)
Projected traffic11,472 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain 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 Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Springs RD over Retention Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.