US Bridges

Columbia Street over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Sherry LN · Structure no. 091610G00025001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Street over Waco Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Columbia Street over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Street
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.10 MI SE of Sherry LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52327, -97.15634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Columbia Street over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia 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 Columbia Street over Waco Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Columbia Street over Waco Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Street over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.