US Bridges

Webster Aveune over Waco Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of 11th ST · Structure no. 091610B06361001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,468
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Aveune over Waco Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Webster Aveune over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster Aveune
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of 11th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54648, -97.13594
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2022)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Aveune over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Aveune 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Aveune over Waco Creek carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Webster Aveune over Waco Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Aveune over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.