US Bridges

Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of Sl 2 (17th) · Structure no. 091610B01611001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,255
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDutton Aveune
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.4 MI NE of Sl 2 (17th)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54296, -97.12939
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutton 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 Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dutton Aveune over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.