US Bridges

Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Wells Br Pky · Structure no. 142270AA2325001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesTandem Blvd
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Wells Br Pky
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44197, -97.69224
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut 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 Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tandem Blvd over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.