US Bridges

Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of Rutherford · Structure no. 142270B05640001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,893
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Creek DR over Little 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 3,893 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2030. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentre Creek DR
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of Rutherford
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33632, -97.67735
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,893 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 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 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 Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Centre Creek DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,893 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Creek DR over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.