US Bridges

Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Old Settler · Structure no. 142460E01043001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,797
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,797 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunrise Road
CrossesChandler Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Old Settler
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53696, -97.66806
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,797 (2015)
Projected traffic21,700 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 Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Road 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 Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek carry?

About 9,797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Road over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.