US Bridges

Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.09 MI S of RM 620 · Structure no. 142270AA3040001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalcon Head Blvd
CrossesBranch of Barton Creek
Location0.09 MI S of RM 620
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32372, -97.95925
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 inspectionMarch 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek built?

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

What condition is Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Falcon Head Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.