US Bridges

Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Old Settler · Structure no. 142460E01007001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,029
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek 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 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 3,029 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSettlement Drive
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.65 MI N of Old Settler
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54758, -97.66526
Functional classUrban 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 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
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,029 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek built?

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

What condition is Settlement Drive over Meadow 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 Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek carry?

About 3,029 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Settlement Drive over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.