US Bridges

Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.23 MI SE of Pioneer Fms · Structure no. 142270B02669001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSprinkle Cutoff RD
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.23 MI SE of Pioneer Fms
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3677, -97.65504
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sprinkle Cutoff RD over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.