US Bridges

Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of FM 2244 · Structure no. 142270AA1857002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Basin Ledge
CrossesBee Creek
Location3.2 MI N of FM 2244
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30895, -97.80621
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Basin Ledge over Bee 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 Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wild Basin Ledge over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.