US Bridges

Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Nameless RD · Structure no. 142270AA1097001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,455 by 2027. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRound Mountain RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Nameless RD
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57056, -97.94763
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2020)
Projected traffic4,455 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Round Mountain RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.