US Bridges

Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Hermitage · Structure no. 142460E00217001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChaparral DR
CrossesOnion Creek Branch
Location0.25 MI N of Hermitage
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53128, -97.70271
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaparral DR over Onion Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Chaparral DR over Onion Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.