US Bridges

Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Branson Blvd · Structure no. 142460L03501001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGolden Plains Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI W of Branson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53383, -97.53136
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
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 Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Plains 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 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Plains Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.