US Bridges

Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Sprinkle RD · Structure no. 142270B07100001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,360 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSamsung Blvd
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.20 MI E of Sprinkle RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3597, -97.64584
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch 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 Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Samsung Blvd over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.