5th Street over Waco Creek
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610B06787001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,066
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Waco Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 5th Street 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 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 2,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Waco Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th Street over Waco Creek carry?
About 2,066 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 5th Street over Waco Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Waco Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.