US Bridges

Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 1460 · Structure no. 142460E00857002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,411
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,450 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Settlers Blvd
CrossesChandler Creek Branch
Location0.10 MI W of FM 1460
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54317, -97.65169
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,411 (2020)
Projected traffic20,450 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 20,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Old Settlers Blvd over Chandler Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.