US Bridges

New Road over Waco Creek Tributary

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of Spur 298 · Structure no. 091610B04371002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying New Road over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
Location0.45 MI SE of Spur 298
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51686, -97.16489
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Road over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Road 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 New Road over Waco Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is New Road over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.