US Bridges

Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE Pine Knoll DR · Structure no. 142270B03066001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,187
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR is a concrete culvert carrying Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5,187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCripple Creek DR
CrossesTrib of Little Walnut CR
Location0.45 MI SE Pine Knoll DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37553, -97.70224
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,187 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR carry?

About 5,187 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cripple Creek DR over Trib of Little Walnut CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.