US Bridges

Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Honeysuckle · Structure no. 142460H02712001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoon Glow Drive
CrossesMason Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI NW of Honeysuckle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56168, -97.85766
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Glow Drive over Mason Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.