US Bridges

Loyola LN over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01759002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,718
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loyola LN over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loyola LN over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30,718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,000 by 2030. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoyola LN
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.50 MI E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30244, -97.65298
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,718 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loyola LN over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loyola LN 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Loyola LN over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30,718 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Loyola LN over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Loyola LN over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.