US Bridges

FM 812 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 672 · Structure no. 140110114902006

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 812 over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 812 over Walnut Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFM 812
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.6 MI E of FM 672
RouteState Highway 812
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98527, -97.49464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2023)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 812 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 812 over Walnut Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 812 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 812 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 812 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.