US Bridges

River Plantation over Onion Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Bradshaw RD · Structure no. 142270B07000001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Plantation over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Plantation over Onion Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver Plantation
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Bradshaw RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14408, -97.78159
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 River Plantation over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Plantation over Onion 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does River Plantation over Onion Creek carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Plantation over Onion Creek?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns River Plantation over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.