US Bridges

Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 4.00 MI W of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA0416001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzhugh Road
CrossesBarton Creek
Location4.00 MI W of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24249, -98.01116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitzhugh Road over Barton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzhugh Road over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.