US Bridges

26th Street over Waco Creek

FairPosted for load

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B06831001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,083
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Street over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,083 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries26th Street
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5369, -97.14777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,083 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 26th Street over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th 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 26th Street over Waco Creek carry?

About 4,083 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 26th Street over Waco Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.