US Bridges

Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.62 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270011420012

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
392 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
11,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 99 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 11,746 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,140 by 2033. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 212
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location0.62 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 212
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34351, -97.54526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,746 (2023)
Projected traffic9,140 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Lp 212 over Wilbarger 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 11,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 212 over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.