US Bridges

Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of FM 2244 · Structure no. 142270B04130001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,830 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalsh Tarlton LN
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location0.40 MI SW of FM 2244
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26915, -97.80427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2014)
Projected traffic11,830 by 2034
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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Walsh Tarlton LN over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.