US Bridges

FM 969 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142270118601025

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 969 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 969 over Walnut Creek in Travis 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 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 27,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,190 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 969
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.6 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 969
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28348, -97.65499
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,675 (2020)
Projected traffic41,190 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free 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 FM 969 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 969 over Walnut 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 FM 969 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 27,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.