US Bridges

3rd Street over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B06785001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Street over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Street
CrossesWaco Creek
Location1.40 MI E of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54763, -97.11711
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street 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 3rd Street over Waco Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 3rd Street over Waco Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3rd Street over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.