US Bridges

Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of Ferguson LN · Structure no. 142270AA1465002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,955
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSprinkle RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.80 MI NE of Ferguson LN
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35303, -97.65326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,955 (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 Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprinkle RD over Walnut 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 Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,955 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sprinkle RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.