US Bridges

Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of Lp 360 · Structure no. 142270AA1819001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Creek Blvd
CrossesBarton Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Lp 360
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27404, -97.84447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek Blvd over Barton 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 Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Creek Blvd over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.