US Bridges

Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.03 MI NW of E Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 170210B00369001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaco ST
CrossesCarters Creek Tributary
Location0.03 MI NW of E Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68409, -96.35864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.