US Bridges

Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Springdale · Structure no. 142270AA1482005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,652
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 3,652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Manor Road
CrossesBranch Walnut Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.322, -97.6538
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,652 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Old Manor Road over Branch 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 Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,652 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Manor Road over Branch Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.