US Bridges

Walnut Street over Spring Creek

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of 10th Street · Structure no. 080300C00165002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walnut Street over Spring Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 10th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39952, -99.39116
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2040
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 Walnut Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.