US Bridges

Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Parmer LN · Structure no. 142270B04114002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,156
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 22,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,234 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMetric Blvd
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.70 MI S of Parmer LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40587, -97.69773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,156 (2020)
Projected traffic33,234 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metric Blvd over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek carry?

About 22,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Metric Blvd over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.