US Bridges

Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of FM 685 · Structure no. 142270AA1487001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,545
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 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 4,545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron RD
CrossesBirds Nest Creek
Location3.35 MI E of FM 685
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40972, -97.58074
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,545 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Cameron RD over Birds Nest 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek carry?

About 4,545 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron RD over Birds Nest Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.