US Bridges

Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Cripple Crk · Structure no. 142270B03247001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,713
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQuail Valley Blvd
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Cripple Crk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37832, -97.70691
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,713 (2015)
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 Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Valley 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 Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,713 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Valley Blvd over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.