US Bridges

Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.24 MI SE Crystal Falls · Structure no. 142460H02266001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,582
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorizon Park Blvd
CrossesBr of Block House Creek
Location0.24 MI SE Crystal Falls
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55666, -97.83694
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Horizon Park Blvd over Br of Block House Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.