US Bridges

Westlake DR over Bee Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of Redbud TR · Structure no. 142270B01545002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westlake DR over Bee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westlake DR over Bee Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2034. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestlake DR
CrossesBee Creek
Location1.00 MI N of Redbud TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30303, -97.79558
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westlake DR over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westlake DR 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 Westlake DR over Bee Creek carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westlake DR over Bee Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westlake DR over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.