US Bridges

29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 091610B06837001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 208 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries29th ST & Fort Ave
CrossesWaco Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI NW of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54095, -97.15838
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.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 29th ST & Fort Ave 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 29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns 29th ST & Fort Ave over Waco Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.