US Bridges

Access RD over Bee Cave Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of FM 2244 · Structure no. 142270F00000001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD over Bee Cave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access RD over Bee Cave Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAccess RD
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location0.03 MI E of FM 2244
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26886, -97.78541
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Access RD over Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD over Bee Cave Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Access RD over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Access RD over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.