Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch
GoodTravis County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of Wycliff LN · Structure no. 142270B05793002
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 882
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch 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 Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch carry?
About 882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.