US Bridges

Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary

Good

McLennan County, Texas · Int. Columbus & 27th ST · Structure no. 091610B01201001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbus Aveune
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
LocationInt. Columbus & 27th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54067, -97.15396
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Aveune over Waco 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.