US Bridges

South Mays Street over Lake Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460E00740003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Mays Street over Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Mays Street over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 years old, older 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,530 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Mays Street
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.3 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50451, -97.67727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2011)
Projected traffic21,530 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Mays Street over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is South Mays Street 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 South Mays Street over Lake Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Mays Street over Lake Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns South Mays Street over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.