US Bridges

Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270AA1288002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,500 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoward Lane
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location0.9 MI W of Loop 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44533, -97.71208
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib 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 Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Howard Lane over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.