US Bridges

SP 298 over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 091610005508019

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,388
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 298 over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SP 298 over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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 17,388 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,320 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 298
CrossesWaco Creek
Location1.1 MI E of US 84
RouteState Highway 298
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5225, -97.17004
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,388 (2017)
Projected traffic24,320 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 298 over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SP 298 over Waco Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SP 298 over Waco Creek carry?

About 17,388 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SP 298 over Waco Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SP 298 over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.