US Bridges

Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460H00210001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrystal Falls Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55887, -97.8411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Falls Pkwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Crystal Falls Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.