US Bridges

Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Gattis School · Structure no. 142460E00450501

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOxford Blvd
CrossesDry Creek Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Gattis School
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49281, -97.66699
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Blvd over Dry 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 Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Blvd over Dry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.