US Bridges

Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460E00857001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,108
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler 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 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 26,108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,650 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Settlers Blvd
CrossesChandler Creek
Location1.10 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53805, -97.67315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,108 (2020)
Projected traffic38,650 by 2030
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek 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 Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek carry?

About 26,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.