US Bridges

Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Park 35 Cir · Structure no. 142270B07040001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch 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 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalnut Park Cross
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.02 MI W of Park 35 Cir
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39251, -97.67573
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2020)
Projected traffic3,195 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 Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Walnut Park Cross 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Park Cross over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.