US Bridges

Springdale Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1470001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,777
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Road over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Springdale Road over 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 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 3,777 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33745, -97.65016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,777 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Springdale Road over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Springdale Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Springdale Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,777 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Springdale Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.