South 15th Street over Waco Creek
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of Dutton Ave · Structure no. 091610B06809001
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 15th Street over Waco Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying South 15th Street over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 15th Street over Waco Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 15th 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does South 15th Street over Waco Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South 15th Street over Waco Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South 15th Street over Waco Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.