US Bridges

Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Oak Creek DR · Structure no. 142270B07005001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Council Bluff DR over 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCouncil Bluff DR
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.20 MI N of Oak Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4347, -97.71658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Council Bluff DR over Walnut 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 Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Council Bluff DR over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.