US Bridges

Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B04641001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOriental Road
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI SE of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53618, -97.15901
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

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

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oriental Road over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.