US Bridges

Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Burnet RD · Structure no. 142270B05620002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,922
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,891 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGracy Farms LN
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.35 MI SE of Burnet RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40368, -97.71061
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2020)
Projected traffic6,891 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch 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 Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Gracy Farms LN over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.