US Bridges

Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of 36th ST · Structure no. 091610B02241001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 65 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGorman Aveune
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
Location0.25 MI NE of 36th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54116, -97.16359
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Gorman 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 Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gorman Aveune over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.