US Bridges

Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of Red Bud LN · Structure no. 142460GQ8404001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Ridge Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI SW of Red Bud LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52299, -97.61788
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Forest Ridge Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.