US Bridges

Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 1325 · Structure no. 142270B03974002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Creek DR
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.60 MI NW of FM 1325
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42969, -97.71207
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2020)
Projected traffic2,283 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Creek DR over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Creek DR over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.