US Bridges

Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Littig Road · Structure no. 142270AA1569501

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesParsons RD
CrossesWilbarger Creek
Location0.70 MI S of Littig Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32247, -97.51109
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons RD over Wilbarger 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons RD over Wilbarger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.