US Bridges

Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270B00226001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,432
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 100 years old, older 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 11,432 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,050 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarton Springs RD
CrossesBarton Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Lp 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26501, -97.76534
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,432 (2020)
Projected traffic22,050 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Barton Springs RD over Barton 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 Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek carry?

About 11,432 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Springs RD over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.