US Bridges

Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Walsh Trltn · Structure no. 142270B05660001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanderling Trail
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Walsh Trltn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27329, -97.80608
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Sanderling Trail over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.