US Bridges

Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Rutland · Structure no. 142270B03068001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,808
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMearns Meadow Blvd
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Rutland
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36738, -97.70044
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,808 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mearns Meadow Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,808 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mearns Meadow Blvd over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.