US Bridges

Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 620 · Structure no. 142460E00320001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,522
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,610 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Wood Drive
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.80 MI S of FM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50154, -97.6984
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,522 (2020)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Wood Drive 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 Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,522 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Wood Drive over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.