US Bridges

Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Lp 360 · Structure no. 142270B05720001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 39 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBluffstone LN
CrossesBull Creek Trib #2
Location0.05 MI NW of Lp 360
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3861, -97.76719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2 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 Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2 carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bluffstone LN over Bull Creek Trib #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.