US Bridges

Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of RM 620 · Structure no. 142270N00010001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLadera Blvd
CrossesBranch of Barton Creek
Location0.1 MI W of RM 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31867, -97.95353
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ladera Blvd 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 Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ladera Blvd over Branch of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.