US Bridges

E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.73 MI NE of Sam Bass · Structure no. 142460E05010002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
144 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE New Hope DR
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.73 MI NE of Sam Bass
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.559, -97.75593
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E New Hope DR over Dry Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E New Hope DR over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.