US Bridges

Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Prize Oaks · Structure no. 142460G00300001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPost Oak Circle
CrossesCluck Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Prize Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51182, -97.84896
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak Circle over Cluck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak Circle over Cluck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.