US Bridges

Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.038 MI E of Oriole DR · Structure no. 142270B02021002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,625
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrownie DR
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.038 MI E of Oriole DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36489, -97.68714
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownie DR over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brownie DR over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.