US Bridges

26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B06831002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,232
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 4,232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries26th Street
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI SE of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54095, -97.15266
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,232 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

About 4,232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.