US Bridges

Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.08 MI S of Loyola Lane · Structure no. 142270B07130001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSendero Hills Pkwy
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.08 MI S of Loyola Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29645, -97.64156
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2010)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sendero Hills Pkwy 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 Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sendero Hills Pkwy over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.