US Bridges

Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Sunrise DR · Structure no. 142460E00557001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,297
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesHidden Valley DR
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Sunrise DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55858, -97.67801
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,297 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Valley DR over Meadow 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 Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek carry?

About 3,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Valley DR over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.