US Bridges

Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Northwest Blv · Structure no. 142460D02300001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLakeway DR
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Northwest Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6699, -97.68364
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeway DR over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.