US Bridges

Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of Mcneil DR · Structure no. 142460B06010001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 40 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Indios Trail
CrossesRattan Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of Mcneil DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44113, -97.76384
Functional classUrban 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 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Los Indios Trail over Rattan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Los Indios Trail over Rattan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.