US Bridges

Sherry Lane over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW of Beverly ST · Structure no. 091610G00105001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherry Lane over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sherry Lane over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSherry Lane
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.01 MI NW of Beverly ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51849, -97.15969
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2020)
Projected traffic250 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherry Lane over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherry Lane 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 Sherry Lane over Waco Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sherry Lane over Waco Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sherry Lane over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.