US Bridges

Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270B01800001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,037
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTuscany Way
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32652, -97.65953
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,037 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscany Way over Branch of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 9,037 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tuscany Way over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.