US Bridges

Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Ferguson LN · Structure no. 142270AA1465003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,482
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,482 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSprinkle RD
CrossesButtercup Branch
Location0.10 MI NE of Ferguson LN
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34379, -97.66184
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch 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 Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sprinkle RD over Buttercup Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.