US Bridges

Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.3 MI SW of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110AA0316001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2024. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesZapalac Road
CrossesBartons Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 316
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94524, -97.1454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zapalac Road over Bartons 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Zapalac Road over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.