US Bridges

Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1465001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron RD
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35263, -97.64462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron RD over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron RD over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.