US Bridges

Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Long Day DR · Structure no. 142270B07120001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR is a concrete culvert carrying Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Springs DR
CrossesTrib of Walnut CR
Location0.03 MI W of Long Day DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36347, -97.64509
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic140 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR 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 Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Short Springs DR over Trib of Walnut CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.