US Bridges

S University Parks over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610B06162003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S University Parks over Waco Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S University Parks over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS University Parks
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 6102
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5503, -97.11182
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2013)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S University Parks over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S University Parks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S University Parks over Waco Creek carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is S University Parks over Waco Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S University Parks over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.