US Bridges

Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Tributary

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.64 MI N Southwest Pkwy · Structure no. 142270AA1856003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,003
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Tributary in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Creek Blvd
CrossesShort Spring Tributary
Location0.64 MI N Southwest Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27412, -97.88536
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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,003 (2015)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Creek Blvd over Short Spring Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.