US Bridges

Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Ol Kurten RD · Structure no. 170210B00369002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2017 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 2022, so it is 3 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaco ST
CrossesCarters Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI W of Ol Kurten RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68894, -96.36478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2017)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2041
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 Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Waco ST over Carters Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.