US Bridges

Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01750003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,530
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPayton Gin RD
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35833, -97.70145
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payton Gin RD over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Payton Gin RD over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.