US Bridges

Clay Aveune over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610B01011002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,689
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Aveune over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clay Aveune over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Aveune
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Lp 396
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5317, -97.1508
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,689 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Aveune over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Aveune 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Aveune over Waco Creek carry?

About 3,689 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Clay Aveune over Waco Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Aveune over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.