US Bridges

Sanger Ave over Waco Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610B05461002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,075
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanger Ave over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanger Ave over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanger Ave
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of Lp 396
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52737, -97.18051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,075 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sanger Ave over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanger Ave over Waco Creek 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 Sanger Ave over Waco Creek carry?

About 7,075 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sanger Ave over Waco Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sanger Ave over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.