US Bridges

A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of Gattis Schl · Structure no. 142460E00048001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA W Grimes Blvd
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.05 MI N of Gattis Schl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51066, -97.65499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2010)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is A W Grimes Blvd over Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns A W Grimes Blvd over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.