US Bridges

Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.47 MI N Southwest Pkwy · Structure no. 142270AA1856002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,003
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch is a steel culvert carrying Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,003 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,740 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Creek Blvd
CrossesShort Spring Branch
Location0.47 MI N Southwest Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2719, -97.88656
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,003 (2015)
Projected traffic6,740 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 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 Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch 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 Short Spring Branch carry?

About 9,003 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.