US Bridges

Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of Portchester · Structure no. 142270G05903001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kensington Castle over Wilbarger 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 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKensington Castle
CrossesWilbarger Creek Branch
Location0.03 MI E of Portchester
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47571, -97.6069
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic405 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Kensington Castle over Wilbarger 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kensington Castle over Wilbarger Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.