US Bridges

Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 1325 · Structure no. 142270B02812003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,325 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRutland DR
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location2.2 MI E of FM 1325
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36658, -97.69967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2010)
Projected traffic16,325 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutland DR 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 Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Rutland DR over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.