US Bridges

Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.07 MI West of RM 620 · Structure no. 142270N00005001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,936
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton 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 6,936 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Cave Parkway
CrossesBranch of Barton Creek
Location0.07 MI West of RM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31624, -97.95093
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,936 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek built?

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

What condition is Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton 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 Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek carry?

About 6,936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Cave Parkway over Branch of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.