US Bridges

Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B01462004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,727
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 19,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,500 by 2027. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDessau RD NB
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.1 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37489, -97.66069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,727 (2020)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dessau RD NB over Walnut 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek carry?

About 19,727 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dessau RD NB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.