US Bridges

University Blvd over Chandler Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460E05654001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
154 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
28,580
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Chandler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying University Blvd 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 28,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,444 by 2030. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesChandler Creek
Location0.50 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56071, -97.68351
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,580 (2010)
Projected traffic51,444 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 University Blvd over Chandler Creek built?

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

What condition is University 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 University Blvd over Chandler Creek carry?

About 28,580 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.