US Bridges

Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 685 · Structure no. 142460L01085003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
123 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarl Stern Drive
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 685
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53594, -97.57031
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
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 Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Stern Drive over Carmel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Stern Drive over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.