US Bridges

Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Settlemnt DR · Structure no. 142460LU1868002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGulf Way
CrossesMeadow Lake Tributary
Location0.5 MI NE of Settlemnt DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55509, -97.66001
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary 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 Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Way over Meadow Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.