US Bridges

Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 2244 · Structure no. 142270AA1856001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
695 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,146
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,905 by 2027. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBarton Creek Blvd
CrossesBarton Creek
Location0.80 MI S of FM 2244
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29648, -97.85162
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,146 (2015)
Projected traffic5,905 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Creek Blvd over Barton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek carry?

About 11,146 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Creek Blvd over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.