US Bridges

SH 130 NB over Onion Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270044006105

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,705 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 1,705 ft (519.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 130 NB
CrossesOnion Creek
Location0.40 MI S of SH 71
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18786, -97.62706
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,705 ft (519.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 NB over Onion 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 NB over Onion Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 NB over Onion Creek?

The structure is 1,705 ft (519.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.