US Bridges

Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 Mile South of FM 2244 · Structure no. 142270AA0281001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbank Drive
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location0.3 Mile South of FM 2244
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27654, -97.80968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbank Drive over Bee Cave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Westbank Drive over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.