US Bridges

Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1MI E of Spur 158 · Structure no. 142460D02175003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch is a steel culvert carrying Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStadium Drive
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.1MI E of Spur 158
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66735, -97.66433
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Stadium Drive over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.