US Bridges

SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 45 · Structure no. 142270044006084

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,217 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 SB FR
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location3.0 MI S of SH 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42946, -97.59042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic7,217 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 SB FR over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.